Behavior Intervention Specialist

Accel-Schools; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career growth

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist for Academy of Arts & Technology in Marion, Ohio. You will help create a rigorous, nurturing classroom focusing on student learning and social-emotional growth.

Responsibilities include conducting FBA, function-based interventions, and BIPs; coordinating with IEP teams; and collaborating with staff and families to implement positive behavior supports. The role emphasizes attendance improvement and school culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, health, or related field preferred.
• Intervention Specialist license preferred.
• At least 3 years’ experience with at-risk or behaviorally challenged students.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of behavioral needs of students of various ages.
• Conduct FBA, function-based interventions, and BIPs.
• Meet with students to develop behavior tracking and intervention plans.
• Participate in IEP Teams and coordinate with students needing intervention.
• Collaborate with staff on crisis intervention and learning issues.
• Serve as consultant to administrators, teachers and parents for behavior solutions.
• Monitor attendance and develop Absence Intervention Plans.
• Maintain accurate records per school policies.
• Support school events and daily duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Behavior interventions

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Intervention Specialist license

Job description

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly-qualified Behavior Intervention Specialists at Academy of Arts & Technology in Marion, 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.

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

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