25/26 SY - BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SPECIALIST (CC# 139704)

Phoenix Union High School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Behavior Intervention Specialist to enhance student behavior and academic success. This role involves developing and implementing effective behavior strategies, collaborating with teachers and parents, and participating in Individualized Education Programs. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree and a certification in Special Education, along with experience in managing challenging behaviors in high school students. Join a team that values innovative solutions and supports student growth in a dynamic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and certification in Special Education or related field required.
• 3 years experience with high school students with challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement behavior strategies for students.
• Consult with staff and parents on behavior interventions.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop plans.

Skills

Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments

Developing Functional Behavior Plans

Managing problem student behavior

Training staff and teachers

Education

Master’s Degree

Tools

Behavior intervention strategies

Job description

25/26 SY - BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SPECIALIST (CC# 139704) JobID: 12829

• Position Type:
  Certified-Non Teacher/ BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
• Date Posted:
  2/7/2025
• Location:
  BETTY FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL
• Closing Date:
  OPEN UNTIL FILLED

POSITION TITLE: Behavior Intervention Specialist/TOA

DIVISION: Curriculum

WORK YEAR: 9 Months

DEPARTMENT: ESP

LOCATION: CES

SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Behavior Intervention Specialist is responsible for recommending, developing, and implementing behavior strategies for students to classroom teachers. The specialist participates in Individualized Education Program, program development, consults with, and acts as a resource to, general and special education staff recommending strategies and classroom modifications.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Observe students in classroom, collect data, and make recommendations for Functional Behavior Assessments.
2. Participate as a member of the Individualized Education Program Team to conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop Functional Behavior Plans. Document student’s present levels of behavior performance as requested.
3. Consult with general and special education staff and recommend strategies to implement the Functional Behavior Plan.
4. Provide inservices on positive behavior strategies.
5. Act as a resource for campus staff on modifying classroom instruction and developing behavior intervention strategies for staff to employ with individual students.
6. Consult with parents regarding their student’s behavior, coordinating school interventions with parental interventions at home, and keeping parents apprised of the student’s progress.
7. Upon request, work with the dean of Students, student study teams, threat assessment teams and other intervention personnel regarding training, development of programs, placement alternatives and other interventions to ensure that student behaviors are appropriately addressed.
8. Maintain a log of contacts with students and staff, interventions employed and the result of those interventions.
9. Other duties related to behavior intervention as assigned by supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possess a Master’s Degree
2. Have a certification in Special Education, school psychology or social work.
3. Have three years experience working with high school students with challenging behaviors.
4. Possess skills in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing and implementing Functional Behavior Plans.
5. Possess skills to effectively manage problem student’s behavior and train staff/teachers to do the same.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Supervision received directly from the school Principal and indirectly from the Director, Exceptional Student Programs.

SUPERVISION GIVEN:
None