Behavior Intervention Specialist Centerra Mirage STEM Academy 2026/2027 SY

Avon Public School; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerra Mirage STEM Academy seeks a Behavior Intervention Specialist to support students in a special education program under the guidance of the classroom instructor. Responsibilities include crisis de-escalation, behavior management, and data-tracking for progress within the school day.

The role requires CPI and First Aid/CPR certifications, a valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance, and the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Experience working with emotionally/behaviorally disabled 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.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification offered at the district.
• First Aid and CPR training certification offered at the district.
• Must be able to pass a background check upon employment.

Responsibilities

• To work intensively with those students who have been unable to function effectively in the classroom and to immediately deal with individual student behavioral/emotional problems.
• Communicates reality-based problem solving techniques to students.
• Completes and maintains Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• Completes and maintains First Aid and CPR training certification.
• Assists in developing and administering educational programs for behaviorally/emotionally and/or academically challenged students.
• Assists teachers in the classroom by interacting with students who are disruptive, off task, or exhibiting other emotional needs, which are interfering with the student's progress within the classroom.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety 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.
• Follows District Policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with emotionally/behavioral

Knowledge of child development

CPI certification

First Aid and CPR

Background check

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Behavior Intervention Specialist Centerra Mirage STEM Academy 2026/2027 SY JobID: 2385

• Position Type: Classified Support Staff/ Behavior Intervention Specialist
• Date Posted: 8/4/2026

Behavior Intervention Specialist

I. 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.

II. Qualifications:

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

III. Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. To work intensively with those students who have been unable to function effectively in the classroom and to immediately deal with individual student behavioral/emotional problems.
• 2. Communicates reality-based problem solving techniques to students.
• 3. Completes and maintains Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• 4. Completes and maintains First Aid and CPR training certification.
• 5. Assists in developing and administering educational programs for behaviorally/emotionally and/or academically challenged students.
• 6. Assists teachers in the classroom by interacting with students who are disruptive, off task, or exhibiting other emotional needs, which are interfering with the student's progress within the classroom.
• 7. Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of logs, reports, files, reviews, etc.
• 8. Escort children to the bus, time-out, the nurse's office, and across campus.
• 9. Facilitate decision-making and communication between students and teachers.
• 10. Follows District Policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner.
• 11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to:

Alternative school teacher(s) and/or Alternative School Coordinator

Calendar:

10 Months; 40hrs/week

CLASSIFIED HOURLY (Non-Exempt) Hiring Guidelines and Placement Schedule