Behavior Intervention Specialist Eliseo C. Felix 26/27 SY

Avon Public School; Arizona; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon Public School is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist to support students in special education programs. This role involves working with students who face emotional and behavioral challenges, providing guidance and resources to aid their development. The ideal candidate will have experience in related settings and hold necessary certifications.

This position is full-time, requiring a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school, mental health, or hospital setting is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention training offered.

Responsibilities

• Work intensively with students facing behavioral/emotional issues.
• Facilitate communication and decision-making between students and teachers.
• Assist in developing educational programs.

Skills

Experience with emotionally/behaviorally disabled students

Knowledge of child development concepts

Crisis Prevention Intervention certification

First Aid and CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 is 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).

III. Duties and Responsibilities

1. Work intensively with students who have been unable to function effectively in the classroom and immediately deal with individual student behavioral/emotional problems.
2. Communicate reality-based problem solving techniques to students.
3. Complete and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
4. Complete and maintain First Aid and CPR training certification.
5. Assist in developing and administering educational programs for behaviorally/emotionally and/or academically challenged students.
6. Assist teachers in the classroom by interacting with students who are disruptive, off‑task, or exhibiting other emotional needs that interfere with the student's progress within the classroom.
7. Prepare or assist 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. Follow District Policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Alternative school teacher(s) and/or Alternative School Coordinator.

Calendar: 10 months; 40 hours/week.