Behavior Intervention Specialist

ACCEL Schools LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist for Riverside Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role supports at‑risk students, implements FBA/BIP, and collaborates with IEP teams to promote positive behavior and academic growth.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, an Intervention Specialist license preferred, and at least three years of experience in behavioral support. Competitive salary with full benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, health, or another related field preferred.
• Intervention Specialist license preferred.
• A minimum of three years’ experience working with at‑risk or behaviorally challenged students, preferably in a multi‑cultural setting.
• Track record of building trust and positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to pass federal, state, and local background checks.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding, respectful and receptive attitude toward the behavioral needs of students of various age groups.
• Provide expert knowledge of techniques for Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function-based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Meet with students whose behavior warrants intervention and develop individualized behavior tracking and intervention programs.
• Serve on IEP Teams and develop relationships with students requiring intervention.
• Work with staff on crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors affecting interventions.
• Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers, and parents in finding positive solutions for behavior modification.
• Monitor student attendance and develop Absence Intervention Plans to achieve school-wide daily attendance.
• Promote school culture through daily practices, collaboration with students, families and staff.
• Maintain timely and accurate records and files per policies and procedures.
• Participate in other duties such as school events, trainings, morning/ dismissal/ lunch duties.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Microsoft Office

Background checks ready

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, health, or related field

Intervention Specialist license (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Behavior Intervention Specialists at Riverside Academy in Cincinati, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students! We are seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist who is excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

The Behavior Intervention Specialist provides support to at‑risk students addressing conduct, discipline, or attendance issues while helping these students become more academically successful. The Behavior Intervention Specialist is responsible for creating classroom and/or school‑based behavior models to promote a positive and healthy school environment.

Be part of the difference at Riverside Academy! Located near the Ohio River and Embshoff Woods Nature Preserve, Riverside Academy has served the westside community of Cincinnati since 2003. The public charter school offers EK‑8th grade students a well‑rounded, college‑prep education featuring a hands‑on, social‑emotional learning approach. Known for its close‑knit learning environment and nurturing teachers and staff, Riverside fosters strong partnerships within the community. Riverside Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K‑12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

About the Opportunity:

• Demonstrate an understanding, respectful and receptive attitude toward the behavioral needs of students of various age groups
• Provide expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function –based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Meet with students whose behavior warrants intervention and develop individualized behavior tracking and intervention programs.
• Serve on IEP Teams and develop relationship with students requiring intervention
• Work with staff on issues such as crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions.
• Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers, and parents others in finding positive solutions for behavior modification
• Monitors student attendance while developing Absence Intervention Plans, working to achieve school-wide daily attendance.
• Promotes school culture through daily practices, positive attitude and collaboration with students, families and staff.
• Maintain timely and accurate records and files consistent with school policies and procedures
• Participates in other duties such as school events, trainings, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty, as needed.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, health, or another related field preferred.
• Intervention Specialist license preferred
• A minimum of three years’ experience working with “at‑risk” or “behaviorally challenged” children a teacher, social worker, tutor or mentor, preferably in a multi‑cultural setting.
• Track record of building trust and positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to maintain composure and job performance under changing or stressful conditions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to pass federal, state, and local background checks

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high‑performing, public charter schools serving PK‑12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick and mortar, and virtual schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career‑technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under‑resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.