Behavior Intervention Specialist 2026/27 SY Lattie Coor

Avon Public School; Arizona; On-site; USD 22,716 - 27,579; Full time

Job summary

Avon Public School in Arizona is seeking a dedicated Behavior Intervention Specialist to support students in a 10‑month program with a 35 hour work week. You will work under the direction of a special education teacher to assist students in a variety of settings and develop effective behavioral strategies to help them succeed.

The role requires CPI and First Aid/CPR certifications, a high school diploma, and the ability to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience working with emotionally/behaviorally disabled students in school or related settings.
• Knowledge of child development concepts and practices.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card.
• Must be able to pass a background check upon employment.
• CPI certification (district offered).
• First Aid and CPR training certification (district offered).

Responsibilities

• Work intensively with students who struggle to function in the classroom and address behavioral/emotional issues.
• Communicate reality-based problem solving techniques to students.
• Maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• Maintain First Aid and CPR training certification.
• Assist in developing and administering educational programs for behaviorally/emotionally and/or academically challenged students.
• Assist teachers in the classroom with disruptive or off-task students.
• Prepare or assist in logs, reports, files, and reviews.
• Escort children to bus, time-out, nurse's office, and across campus.
• Facilitate decision‑making and communication between students and teachers.
• Follow District policies and directives in a timely manner.

Skills

Student behavior support

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card

Tools

CPI certification

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Behavior Intervention Specialist 2026/27 SY Lattie Coor JobID: 2334

• Position Type: CLASSIFIED HOURLY (NON-EXEMPT) / BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
• Date Posted: 7/6/2026
• Date Available: 07/29/2026

Sign-on Compensation after 90 days of employment.

General Description

Under the direction of the special education teacher, the behavior coach will provide assistance to children who are in a special education program.

Qualifications

• Experience working with emotionally/behaviorally disabled/disordered students in a school, mental health, or hospital setting preferred
• Knowledge of child development concepts and practices
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card
• Must be able to pass a background check upon employment
• Crisis Prevention Intervention certification (offered at the district)
• First Aid and CPR training certification (offered at the district)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work intensively with students who have been unable to function effectively in the classroom and immediately deal with individual student behavioral/emotional problems
• Communicate reality-based problem solving techniques to students
• Maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
• Maintain First Aid and CPR training certification
• Assist in developing and administering educational programs for behaviorally/emotionally and/or academically challenged students
• Assist teachers in the classroom by interacting with disruptive, off‑task, or emotionally needy students interfering with progress
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of logs, reports, files, reviews, etc.
• Escort children to the bus, time‑out, the nurse's office, and across campus
• Facilitate decision‑making and communication between students and teachers
• Follow District Policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Calendar: 10 Months; 35 hrs/week

Salary Range: $16.49 - $20.02 Per Hour (Dependent upon years of experience)

Shift Type: Full-Time