Behavior & Academic Interventionist - Special Education

Cedar Rapids Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Special Education Interventionist for Kenwood Elementary School. This role focuses on behavioral, academic, and mental health support to improve student achievement.

Responsibilities include monitoring behaviors, implementing plans of support, and coordinating services with families and community agencies. The position requires collaboration with administrators, staff, and PBIS teams, with duties expanding to home visits, IEP/school

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or other related program preferred.
• Experience with autism support strategies, visual schedules, Check and Connect, and trauma-informed practices preferred.
• Experience working with children in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide active communication with parents, students, staff, and community members.
• Analyze behavioral trends and patterns to inform plans of support.
• Assist with development and implementation of BIP and related checklists.
• Attend IEP meetings and support team coordination.
• Support students with behavioral, academic, and SEB needs through targeted interventions.
• Meet families in home or other convenient locations.
• Support PBIS initiatives and collaboration with school staff.

Skills

Communication

Behavior analysis

BIP development

IEP meetings

Family collaboration

Interventions

Small group instruction

Whole group instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field

Job description

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Special Education Interventionist for Kenwood Elementary School. This role focuses on behavioral, academic, and mental health support to improve student achievement.

Responsibilities include monitoring behaviors, implementing plans of support, and coordinating services with families and community agencies. The position requires collaboration with administrators, staff, and PBIS teams, with duties expanding to home visits, IEP/school