High School Behavioral Interventionist
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Teacher, School Counseling & Student Support
High School Behavioral Interventionist
Lyndon Institute Lyndon Institute - Lyndon Center, Vermont Open in Google Maps
Job DetailsJob : 5968709
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job DescriptionHigh School Behavioral Interventionist
Special Education Department | Individual Student Support
Reports To:
Director of Special Education / Special Education Case Manager
Position Type:
Student-specific behavioral and educational support
Position Summary:
The High School Behavioral Interventionist provides individualized behavioral, social-emotional, and educational support to a high school student on the autism spectrum. The primary responsibility is to help the student access the general education curriculum, develop self-regulation and coping skills, navigate social interactions, increase independence, and participate meaningfully in the high school environment.
The Behavioral Interventionist works collaboratively with the special education team, general education teachers, related service providers, and administration to implement the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP), behavioral support plan, and individualized accommodations. The goal is to build skills and independence while reducing reliance on adult support whenever appropriate.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesImplement the student's established Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), if applicable, and follow agreed-upon behavioral strategies consistently.
Identify potential triggers, recognize early signs of distress, and use proactive strategies to prevent behavioral escalation.
Support the student in developing emotional regulation, frustration tolerance, flexibility, and problem-solving skills.
Use positive reinforcement, predictable routines, visual supports, and clear expectations.
Respond to behavioral challenges calmly, respectfully, and consistently, following school policies and approved crisis-response procedures.
Document behavioral patterns, incidents, progress, and successful interventions objectively.
Communicate significant behavioral concerns to the appropriate case manager or administrator.
Support the student in navigating transitions, changes in routine, sensory needs, and unexpected situations.
Provide clear, concrete, and developmentally appropriate directions.
Help the student interpret social cues, understand expectations, and communicate needs appropriately.
Teach and reinforce self-advocacy, coping strategies, and appropriate ways to request assistance, breaks, or clarification.
Support executive functioning skills, including organization, task initiation, planning, and time management.
Respect the student's dignity, communication style, sensory needs, and individual strengths.
Support access to instruction in general education and special education settings in accordance with the student's IEP.
Assist the student in understanding directions, beginning tasks, maintaining engagement, and completing assignments.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement accommodations and behavioral strategies.
Encourage active participation in classroom discussions, group work, electives, and school activities.
Promote independence rather than completing work for the student or creating unnecessary dependence on adult prompting.
Support transitions between classes and school environments as needed.
Facilitate positive peer interactions and appropriate participation in group activities.
Teach and reinforce skills related to personal space, communication, conflict resolution, and perspective-taking when…
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