Behavior Interventionist 8 hrs/day
$42,172–$42,172 year
On-siteIowa City, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Implement evidence-based behavioral interventions and Tier 3 behavior plans for students with special education needs, including direct skill instruction, observation, and data-driven decision-making. Coach school staff on using instructional and behavioral strategies to enhance social-emotional practices and classroom management. Develop intensive intervention strategies, model fidelity checks, and assist in creating visual supports to promote student achievement and graduation rates. Provide crisis prevention training and support during behavior management situations or office discipline referrals as directed. Collaborate with the Special Education Tier 3 Social Emotional Behavioral Health team to build capacity for MTSS and PBIS systems.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Associates Degree in Human Services or a related field
- General knowledge of behavior management strategies
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Ability to use cultural knowledge to enhance student learning
- Initiative to be a self-starter
- Willingness to receive certification in QBS Safety Care (crisis prevention and intervention) and additional training as necessary
- Completion of 40 hours of behavior Interventionist training upon hiring
- Ability to implement trauma-informed strategies when serving students
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders
- Ability to work with diverse populations
- Skills related to Growth Mindset, including flexibility, reflection, engaging in professional learning opportunities, and accepting feedback
- Ability to embrace challenges as an opportunity to guide improvement
- Ability to work independently within their role and recognize when guidance is needed
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication
- Commitment to ensuring and advocating equity, inclusion, and access for ALL learners
- Ability to take initiative
- Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
- Knowledge of, and ability to implement, de-escalation techniques
- Knowledge of, and ability to implement, behavior management techniques including evidenced-based strategies
- Regular attendance and ability to regularly travel between school locations
- Capability to represent Iowa City Community School District in a professional manner
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