Behavior Intervention Specialist: Student Success Advocate

ACCEL Schools LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist for Riverside Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role supports at‑risk students, implements FBA/BIP, and collaborates with IEP teams to promote positive behavior and academic growth.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, an Intervention Specialist license preferred, and at least three years of experience in behavioral support. Competitive salary with full benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, health, or another related field preferred.
• Intervention Specialist license preferred.
• A minimum of three years’ experience working with at‑risk or behaviorally challenged students, preferably in a multi‑cultural setting.
• Track record of building trust and positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to pass federal, state, and local background checks.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding, respectful and receptive attitude toward the behavioral needs of students of various age groups.
• Provide expert knowledge of techniques for Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function-based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Meet with students whose behavior warrants intervention and develop individualized behavior tracking and intervention programs.
• Serve on IEP Teams and develop relationships with students requiring intervention.
• Work with staff on crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors affecting interventions.
• Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers, and parents in finding positive solutions for behavior modification.
• Monitor student attendance and develop Absence Intervention Plans to achieve school-wide daily attendance.
• Promote school culture through daily practices, collaboration with students, families and staff.
• Maintain timely and accurate records and files per policies and procedures.
• Participate in other duties such as school events, trainings, morning/ dismissal/ lunch duties.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Microsoft Office

Background checks ready

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, health, or related field

Intervention Specialist license (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ACCEL Schools is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist for Riverside Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role supports at‑risk students, implements FBA/BIP, and collaborates with IEP teams to promote positive behavior and academic growth.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, an Intervention Specialist license preferred, and at least three years of experience in behavioral support. Competitive salary with full benefits is offered.