Behavior Intervention Specialist - School Support & Growth

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

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.