Behavior Interventionist

Crescent Academy is currently hiring for an full time School Behavior Interventionist/MTSS Behavior Specialist.

Crescent Academy serves over 500 students at grade level PreK-11. We believe in the whole child approach which means that academy staff assists students and their families in bettering their outcomes by creating a college bound culture that expects and teaches strong character, academic achievement, and civic engagement.

Would you like to be a part of a school that believes strongly in its students and their right to a high quality education? Does your teaching and strong desire to make a difference in a child’s education describe why you became a teacher?

The School Behavior Interventionist/MTSS Behavior Specialist supports the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success of students by implementing evidence-based behavior interventions, promoting positive school culture, and collaborating with school staff to develop and maintain effective behavior support systems. This position plays a critical role within the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework by providing Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III behavioral interventions that improve student outcomes while reducing disciplinary referrals and increasing instructional time.

The Behavior Interventionist works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, families, counselors, and support staff to ensure students receive appropriate behavioral and social-emotional supports that foster academic achievement and positive school engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Behavior Intervention

• Provide direct behavioral intervention services to students exhibiting challenging behaviors.

• Develop positive behavior support plans and individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs).

• Conduct functional observations and assist in Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs).

• Implement evidence-based de-escalation and conflict resolution strategies.

• Teach replacement behaviors, coping skills, self-regulation, and social-emotional competencies.

• Respond to behavioral crises using approved crisis prevention and intervention techniques.

• Monitor student progress and adjust interventions based on behavioral data.

MTSS Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the school's MTSS Team.

• Assist in implementing the behavioral components of the school's MTSS framework.

• Support Tier I school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) initiatives.

• Identify students requiring Tier II and Tier III behavioral interventions through data analysis.

• Participate in universal screening and behavioral risk assessments.

• Facilitate Tier II interventions such as Check-In/Check-Out (CICO), social skills groups, mentoring, and behavior coaching.

• Coordinate intensive Tier III individualized behavior supports.

• Collect, analyze, and monitor behavioral data to evaluate intervention effectiveness.

• Maintain behavior progress monitoring documentation and intervention records.

• Present behavioral data during MTSS meetings and recommend appropriate interventions.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement classroom behavior supports with fidelity.

• Assist in developing behavior goals aligned with student intervention plans.

• Ensure interventions are implemented consistently across instructional settings.

• Support fidelity checks for behavior intervention implementation.

• Assist with transition planning for students returning from suspension, alternative placements, or extended absences.

Student Support

• Build positive relationships with students through mentoring and coaching.

• Model appropriate social interactions and conflict resolution skills.

• Provide classroom behavior coaching and individualized support.

• Assist students with emotional regulation and problem-solving strategies.

• Encourage positive attendance, engagement, and school connectedness.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with teachers to identify behavioral concerns and develop intervention strategies.

• Participate in Student Assistance Team (SAT), MTSS, Individualized Education Program (IEP), Section 504, and other student support meetings as appropriate.

• Work closely with school counselors, social workers, psychologists, and special education staff.

• Maintain regular communication with parents and guardians regarding student behavioral progress.

• Provide behavioral recommendations for classroom management.

Professional Development

• Provide professional development and coaching for staff regarding classroom management, trauma-informed practices, restorative practices, and positive behavior supports.

• Assist teachers in implementing proactive classroom behavior management strategies.

• Stay current on research-based behavioral intervention practices and MTSS best practices.

Data and Documentation

• Maintain accurate behavioral documentation in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.

• Prepare reports on behavioral trends, intervention effectiveness, and student progress.

• Utilize behavior data to guide intervention decisions and continuous…