Behavior Intervention Specialist Full Time - STAR Academy 26/27 SY

AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist to support students in a STAR Academy setting for the 26/27 school year. The role reports to the alternative school teacher(s) and/or coordinator and focuses on assisting students with behavioral, emotional, and academic challenges.

The ideal candidate will have CPI and First Aid/CPR certifications, plus experience with emotionally/behaviorally disabled learners in school, mental health, or hospital environments.

Qualifications

• Experience working with emotionally/behaviorally disabled students in educational, mental health, or hospital settings 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.
• CPI certification offered at the district; First Aid and CPR training offered at the district.

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.
• Complete and maintain CPI certification; complete and maintain First Aid/CPR training.
• Assist in developing educational programs for behaviorally/emotionally and/or academically challenged students.
• Assist teachers by supporting disruptive or off-task students in the classroom.

Skills

Behavior management

Child development knowledge

CPI certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Behavior Intervention Specialist FT - STAR Academy 26/27 SY

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

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.

Behavior Intervention Specialist FT - STAR Academy 26/27 SY

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

• 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
• Crisis Prevention Intervention certification (offered at the district)
• First Aid and CPR training certification (offered at the district)

III. Duties And 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.

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