Behavior Interventionist - CVSD Intensive Support Team K-8; ATLAS Program, One

Job Description Behavior Interventionist - CVSD Intensive Support Team K-8 (ATLAS Program, One-Year, ) Needed

Location:

Champlain Valley School District

This position will remain open until filled. However, applications received within the first seven days of posting will receive priority consideration. Internal candidates will also be prioritized over external applicants during this initial seven-day window.

The Champlain Valley School District (CVSD) seeks a full-time, energetic professional to join our district-wide Intensive Support Team (ATLAS) as a Behavior Interventionist for the  school year. This is a one-year, benefits eligible position in order to cover two leaves. Coverage for the first leave runs from September 2026 to December 2026. Coverage for the second leave runs from December 2026 to June 2027.

Training will begin in August.

ATLAS is a specialized program serving students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs. We are looking to add a member to our cohort of highly skilled, caring individuals with specific knowledge and expertise in the area of social-emotional learning & behavior.

The ATLAS Behavior Interventionist will provide 1:1 behavioral support and programming for individual and/or small groups of students with significant needs (including students with severe emotional disabilities). As a member of ATLAS, you will have access to high quality professional learning opportunities through a week-long summer institute and weekly program meetings throughout the school year.

• Direct, adjust or develop elements of student instructional and behavioral plans.
• Foster independence so that students can fully participate in school activities.
• Collect, maintain, and interpret data.
• Assist students physically as required and defined in student plans; this can include restrictive behavior interventions in accordance with established protocols.
• Integrate instructional, behavioral and communication interventions into the classroom.
• Participate in student team meetings with other professional staff.
• Position may include supporting students on the bus to and from school as well as supporting students with personal care.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• The ability to build relationships and rapport with students and school teams.
• A Bachelor's degree in education or a related discipline (preferred).
• A commitment to growth and a desire to gain experience in behavioral programming and therapeutic support within a school setting.

This is a great opportunity to work in one of the largest school districts in Vermont and become confident in the field of behavioral programming and therapeutic support within a school setting.

Please apply via School Spring with a letter of interest, resume, and three current letters of reference.

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package based upon qualifications, education, and experience. More information about CVSD can be found on our district website.

CVSD is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that all of our students achieve our mission - which means we are also committed to developing a faculty and staff that represents the inclusive, welcoming environment we seek to develop for students and families.

Job # 5843891