Behavior Intervention Specialist Lattie Coor 2026/2027 SY

Avondale Elementary School; Arizona; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT seeks a Behavior Intervention Specialist to support students in a special education program under the direction of the special education teacher.

The role focuses on working with emotionally/behaviorally challenged students, implementing CPI and safety procedures, and collaborating with staff to tailor educational supports.

Qualifications

• Experience with emotionally/behaviorally disabled students 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).

Responsibilities

• To work intensively with students unable to function in the classroom and address behavioral/emotional problems.
• Communicates reality-based problem solving techniques to students.
• Completes CPI certification.
• Completes First Aid and CPR training certification.
• Assists in developing/ administering educational programs for behaviorally/emotionally and/or academically challenged students.
• Assists teachers by interacting with disruptive or needy students.
• Prepares or assists in preparing logs, reports, files, reviews, etc.
• Escort children to the bus, time-out, nurse's office, and across campus.
• Facilitate decision-making and communication between students and teachers.
• Follows District Policies, procedures, and directives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Child development concepts

Experience with behaviorally/emotion-?

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card

Job description

Behavior Intervention Specialist Lattie Coor 2026/2027 SY JobID: 2452

• Position Type: Classified Support Staff/ Behavior Intervention Specialist
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026

Behavior Intervention Specialist FT

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