Behavior Intervention Specialist

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly-qualified Behavior Intervention Specialists at Sheffield Academy in Sheffield, Ohio, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. This role provides support to at‑risk students addressing conduct, discipline, or attendance issues while helping them become more academically successful. The specialist is responsible for creating classroom and/or school‑based behavior models to promote a positive and healthy school environment.

• Demonstrate an understanding, respectful and receptive attitude toward the behavioral needs of students of various age groups.
• Provide expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function‑based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Meet with students whose behavior warrants intervention and develop individualized behavior tracking and intervention programs.
• Serve on IEP Teams and develop relationships with students requiring intervention.
• Work with staff on issues such as crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions.
• Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers, parents, and others in finding positive solutions for behavior modification.
• Monitors student attendance while developing Absence Intervention Plans, working to achieve school‑wide daily attendance.
• Promotes school culture through daily practices, positive attitude and collaboration with students, families and staff.
• Maintain timely and accurate records and files consistent with school policies and procedures.
• Participate in other duties such as school events, trainings, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty, as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, health, or other related field preferred.
• Intervention Specialist license preferred.
• A minimum of three years’ experience working with “at‑risk” or “behaviorally challenged” children as a teacher, social worker, tutor or mentor, preferably in a multicultural setting.
• Track record of building trust and positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to maintain composure and job performance under changing or stressful conditions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to pass federal, state, and local background checks.

Salary range: $45,000 – $50,000.

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short‑term disability insurance
• Voluntary long‑term disability insurance

• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

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