Behavior Intervention Specialist STAR Academy 2026/2027 SY

AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist to support students in a special education program under the direction of the special education teacher. The role involves working with emotionally/behaviorally challenged students, implementing CPI-based techniques, and assisting teachers with classroom behavior management.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card, and district-offered CPI and First

Qualifications

• Experience working 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
• CPI certification offered by district
• First Aid and CPR training certification offered by district

Responsibilities

• Work intensively with students unable to function effectively 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 and CPR training certification
• Assist in developing and administering educational programs for behaviorally/emotionally and/or academically challenged students
• Assist teachers by interacting with disruptive or off-task students showing emotional needs
• Prepare or assist in preparing logs, reports, files, reviews, etc.
• Escort children to bus, time-out, nurse's office, and across campus
• Facilitate decision-making and communication between students and teachers
• Follow district policies, procedures, and directives timely
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Behavior management

Knowledge of child development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPI certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Behavior Intervention Specialist

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.

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