Behavior Interventionist

Essential Functions: Collaborates with classroom teachers, school psychologists and school social workers on developing behavior intervention plans for students with behavioral concerns. Works directly and diligently with identified students to adapt behaviors that substantially increase their academic performance and functional independence. Provides strategies and activities specifically designed for targeted students. Supports students with behavioral needs in the classroom in collaboration with the general education teacher. Supports families of students who have behavioral challenges. Provides professional learning to staff on ways to support students with behavioral challenges in the classroom. Models strategies in the classroom for general education teachers to implement to support students who have behavioral challenges. Coordinates, monitors, interprets and reports data on targeted student behavior. Completes effective formal & informal individual student assessments and produces accurate, articulate, and timely written reports. Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary evaluation team for assigned cases. Communicates effectively in a liaison role with parents, staff, administration, school districts and agencies regarding current students and referrals. Consults and collaborates with teachers, ancillary, paraprofessionals, administrators, parents, outside agency supports on a routine basis. Facilitates problem-solving utilizing a structured meeting format to address challenging behavior(s), classroom management, program concerns, etc. Aids teams with developing successful transitions for incoming referrals & students returning to their resident district. Maintains regular and punctual attendance. Other duties as assigned by the administration. Specialized Education: Training, Knowledge, Experience and Certification(s)

Required: Applicant must have completed a Master's Degree. Michigan Department of Education fully approved school psychologist, school social worker, counselor, special education teacher, or certified K-6 gen ed teacher with over 5 years of experience in the classroom. Behavior intervention specialist certification, preferred but not required. Knowledge and experience with positive behavior support, functional behavior analysis and behavior intervention planning, preferred. Training, familiarity, and experience with students with disabilities, developmental disabilities, dual diagnosis &/or emotional impairment. Training in nonviolent crisis intervention strategies or be willing to be trained. ABA experience required.