Behavior Intervention Specialist Wildflower 2026/2027 SY

Avon Public School; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon Public School is hiring a Behavior Intervention Specialist in Goodyear, Arizona. This role involves providing support to students in special education, focusing on behavioral and emotional needs. The position requires collaboration with teachers and implementing educational programs tailored for challenged students.

Ideal candidates have experience in related settings and must possess relevant certifications including First Aid and CPR. The role calls for excellent communication skills and the ability to handle classroom disruptions effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, mental health, or hospital setting preferred.
• Must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card.
• Must be able to pass a background check upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to children having difficulties in the classroom.
• Develop and administer educational programs for behaviorally/emotionally challenged students.
• Communicate problem-solving techniques to students.

Skills

Experience with emotionally/behaviorally disabled students

Knowledge of child development concepts

Crisis Prevention Intervention certification

First Aid and CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques

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.

• Position Type: Classified Support Staff/Behavior Intervention Specialist
• Date Posted: 6/23/2026
• Location: Wildflower Accelerated Academy
• Calendar: 10 Months; 40 hrs/week
• Reports to: Alternative school teacher(s) and/or Alternative School Coordinator

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).
• Must be able to pass a background check upon employment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work intensively with students who have been unable to function effectively in the classroom and immediately deal with individual student behavioral/emotional problems.
• Communicate reality‑based problem solving techniques to students.
• Complete and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (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 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.
• Prepare or assist 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.
• Follow District Policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.