Special Education Behavior Intervention Specialist - Elementary

Special Education Behavior Intervention Specialist - Elementary

Waterloo Community School District, LOWELL – Waterloo, Iowa. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5841469
Final date to receive applications: Aug 14, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Summary: This position works under the direction of the building principal and Director of Special Education and is responsible for assisting a teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students with behavior challenges. The position also monitors, redirects, and modifies student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance, administers intensive behavior intervention programs to identified students, and performs various clerical duties.

Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

• Education
  :
  High school diploma or equivalency. NCLB compliance – 60 college credit hours, associate’s degree, generalist or specialist para educator license issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners OR successful completion of the district-approved competency test.
• Certification
  : NCLB compliance as above. Current Mandt or CPI certification preferred.

• Experience working with age-appropriate students who have behavior challenges.
• Experience working with students with special needs.
• De‑escalation experience.
• Successful experience working in an intervention setting as well as classroom.

• Knowledge and implementation of de‑escalation techniques.
• Knowledge and implementation of behavior management techniques.
• Knowledge of intensive behavior intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities, developmental delays and autistic behavior.
• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in district schools including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading, punctuation and vocabulary; ability to assist with instructional and related activities.
• Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities and health regulations.
• Knowledge of basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Ability to monitor and observe student behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of district policies, rules and regulations.
• Basic record‑keeping skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and interact effectively with students.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to collaborate with staff, students and families professionally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio‑economic status or disability.

• Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills.
• E‑mail management skills.
• Skill or ability to learn the delivery and use of online learning programs as needed per school assignment.

• N/A

• All district staff, students and families.
• Central Rivers AEA personnel.

• Assist in providing instruction to behaviorally challenged individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Administer one‑to‑one intensive behavior intervention to students.
• Actively participate in behavior intervention meetings and professional development.
• Collect data and record anecdotal student progress notes and maintain behavioral charting data.
• Monitor and assist students in prescribed learning activities.
• Observe and report behavior of students according to approved procedures, including progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Assist students and parents by providing proper examples, emotional support and general guidance as directed.
• Communicate with teachers regarding programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Follow health and safety practices and regulations.
• Assist students in developing self‑help and…