Behavior Intervention Specialist

Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union; Pownal (VT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union Monument Elementary School in Bennington, Vermont is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist to support students with complex behavioral needs. You will collect data for Functional Behavior Assessments, develop intervention plans, and train staff to implement programs.

The role involves collaboration with teachers and specialists to provide targeted instruction and monitor progress, with a focus on PBIS strategies and family involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• School-based experience as a teacher, counselor, or behavior specialist preferred.
• Eligibility to hold Vermont Certification in Elementary Education (1-00) preferred.
• Experience with application or advanced behavior intervention strategies.
• Experience working with children with disabilities such as Autism, Developmental Delay, and Emotional Disturbance.
• Experience providing training for implementation of positive behavior interventions & strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document information necessary to perform Functional Behavior Assessments on students with complex behavioral challenges.
• Develop positive behavior intervention plans for individual students.
• Train necessary staff to implement Positive Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, interventionists, and special educators to provide targeted, direct academic instruction in a separate setting for students who require additional support to regulate and successfully access learning.
• Maintain appropriate records for the purpose of continuous progress monitoring.
• Provide training for Staff in data collection and documentation of various behavior interventions.
• Participate as a member of educational teams to design, implement and oversee behavior interventions within the classroom and school.
• Communicate with and engage parents in the implementation of behavioral interventions as appropriate.
• Work directly with students in classroom and/or other environments, as necessary, to model behavior intervention strategies for staff.
• Provide direct instruction to students in social skills, self regulation strategies.
• Support the value of education and the philosophy and mission of the district.
• Adhere to District policies and regulations.
• Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervisor may assign.

Skills

Behavior intervention strategies

Staff training

Experience with disabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union Monument Elementary School - Bennington, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Job Details

Job ID: 5939982

Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Collect and document information necessary to perform Functional Behavior Assessments on students with complex behavioral challenges.
  
• Develop positive behavior intervention plans for individual students.
  
• Train necessary staff to implement Positive Behavior Intervention Plans.
  
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, interventionists, and special educators to provide targeted, direct academic instruction in a separate setting for students who require additional support to regulate and successfully access learning.
  
• Maintain appropriate records for the purpose of continuous progress monitoring.
  
• Provide training for Staff in data collection and documentation of various behavior interventions.
  
• Participate as a member of educational teams to design, implement and oversee behavior interventions within the classroom and school.
  
• Communicate with and engage parents in the implementation of behavioral interventions as appropriate.
  
• Work directly with students in classroom and/or other environments, as necessary, to model behavior intervention strategies for staff.
  
• Provide direct instruction to students in social skills, self regulation strategies.
  
• Support the value of education and the philosophy and mission of the district.
  
• Adhere to District policies and regulations.
  
• Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervisor may assign.
  

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $54,045 to $96,129 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Student Services > Adjustment Counselor

Student Services > Psychologist

Welcome to Monument Elementary School

The faculty of Monument Elementary School believes that education concerns the growth of the whole child. Cognitive, affection, and psychomotor growth each are vital in the learning experiences of a child and are interrelated. In creating this learning environment, the staff: -aims to establish an enjoyable, comfortable and least restrictive atmosphere. -strives for each child to have a positive self-image.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS –
  Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
  School-based experience as a teacher, counselor, or behavior specialist preferred
  Eligibility to hold Vermont Certification in Elementary Education (1-00) preferred
  Experience with application or advanced behavior intervention strategies.
  Experience working with children with disabilities such as Autism, Developmental Delay, and Emotional Disturbance.
  Experience providing training for implementation of positive behavior interventions & strategies.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tai Snell , Principal
• 66 Main Street
• Bennington, Vermont 05201
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]