Behavior Intervention Specialist - 6 hrs/day (Special Education)

Twin Rivers Unified School District; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Twin Rivers Unified School District seeks a Behavior Intervention Specialist to support students in a Special Education program. The role is 6 hours per day, five days a week, within the Special Education Services setting.

Applicants should have an Associate's degree (or Bachelor's with relevant experience) and demonstrate ability to work with students with special needs in educational environments. Deadline: 10/2/2026, 182 days/year.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in early childhood development, psychology, speech pathology or equivalent discipline plus two years of experience in a classroom with students with special needs.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree and one year of experience working with handicapped and behaviorally at-risk students.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers, therapists, and counselors with administration of one-on-one behavioral intervention therapies and tutoring to students.
• Supports special diagnostic services and instructional programs designed to help students be placed in regular grade level education.
• Collaborates with school staff to implement intervention strategies and monitor student progress.

Skills

Behavior intervention

Tutoring support

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree + 1 year experience

Job description

Behavior Intervention Specialist - 6 hrs/day (Special Ed./PC#251919)

Position Summary:

Assists teachers, therapists, and counselors with administration of one-on-one behavioral intervention therapies and tutoring to students in a school, home, or other setting. Provides support to special diagnostic services and instructional programs that are designed to enhance students' ability to be placed in regular grade level education.

Application Deadline:

10/2/2026

Work Year:

182 work days/year

Employee Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$28.51 - $37.68 per hour in 9 annual steps. Salary placement is based on relevant experience.

Location:

Special Education Services

Hours:

6 hours/day; 5 days/week

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employee Life Insurance available for employees who work 4+ hours per day (Full district contribution for 6+ hours/day; 50% contribution for 4-5.99 hours/day).

Education and Experience:

The position requires an Associate's degree in early childhood development, psychology, speech pathology or equivalent discipline plus two years of experience working with in a classroom environment containing students with special needs. Alternatively, may require Bachelor's degree and one year of experience working with handicapped and behaviorally "at-risk" students.

Licenses and Certifications:

May require a valid driver's license. Completion of intervention modules such as applied behavior analysis, discrete trial teaching, pivotal response training, and social stories. May require a valid first aid card.

Documents

(all of the following documents are required for this position):

• Copy of Transcript (Associate's degree in early childhood development, psychology, speech pathology or equivalent discipline)
• Resume (Provide clear evidence of required experience)

Important Comments:

Twin Rivers Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site principal, and/or Associate Superintendent HR, Wesley Marshall, at 916-566-1600 ext. 32114. A copy of TRUSD uniform complaint or TRUSD non-discrimination policy are available upon request.

I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district.