Behavior & Development Early Intervention Specialist

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Door is seeking an Early Intervention Specialist to support students and teaching teams within the Positive Behavior Support Team framework. You will assist with referrals, align with the Pyramid Model and Wisconsin Early Learning Standards, and collaborate with mental health consultants, coaches, and families.

The role emphasizes classroom coaching, intervention design, and ensuring high-quality developmental supports for children with behavioral and social-emotional needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required; Master's preferred.
• Experience in infant and early childhood mental health required.
• Experience with children with challenging behaviors.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Background checks, TB test and driver's license as required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a revolving caseload for children with challenging behaviors via PTR-YC.
• Observe social-emotional climate in classrooms at start of year.
• Collaborate with coaches and CCP Managers to support classroom interventions.
• Develop and monitor Behavior Support Plans and Safety Plans.
• Provide training to staff on mental health and disability topics.
• Complete all ChildPlus documentation and reporting.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or Social Work

Master's Degree Preferred

Tools

ChildPlus

Job description

Next Door is seeking an Early Intervention Specialist to support students and teaching teams within the Positive Behavior Support Team framework. You will assist with referrals, align with the Pyramid Model and Wisconsin Early Learning Standards, and collaborate with mental health consultants, coaches, and families.

The role emphasizes classroom coaching, intervention design, and ensuring high-quality developmental supports for children with behavioral and social-emotional needs.