Behavior Interventionist

Colchester School District; Malletts Bay (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Middle School, part of the Colchester School District, is seeking a Behavior Interventionist to lead highly detailed special education programs for students with intensive behavioral challenges. You will work with teachers, special educators and staff to implement unique programs and monitor progress.

The position reports to the Building Principal and is full-time. Starting date is immediate, with wage based on experience and pay scale; the role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education and/or equivalent coursework in Emotional Disabilities/behavior management preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with students with Emotional Disabilities or challenging behaviors.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning and ability to apply these practices.
• Ability to plan student lessons and work independently with individuals and groups.
• Commitment to the District’s Vision Plan.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct instruction to eligible students in a respectful and supportive manner.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, families, staff and supervisors.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and records.
• Attends and participates in IEP/EST/EPT meetings.
• Collects and analyzes data to adapt student programming.
• Implements behavior programs as directed by the case manager.
• Performs duties as assigned by supervisor or principal.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Job description

Behavior Interventionist

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Behavior Interventionist

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Behavior Interventionist will take a lead in the development implementation and revision for a highly detailed special education program for at least one student with intensive behavioral challenges. In doing so, they work in partnership with teachers, special educators, and staff to provide unique special education programs. These staff members are expected to function independently, after training and under supervision, to implement these unique programs.

WAGE CATEGORY: Grade 6. Non-Exempt (hourly), Pay rate based on experience.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per School Board and Support Staff Agreement if the position exceeds 20 hours per week, otherwise, per the current Non-Union Support Staff Handbook.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal or Designee

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually, in person and in writing, by the Building Principal/Designee in consultation with classroom teachers, other instructional support service teachers, coordinators and/or administrators.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in education and/or equivalent coursework in Emotional Disabilities/behavior management preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Successful prior experience working with students with Emotional Disabilities and adapting curriculum content to learner needs.
• Experience working with students with Emotional Disabilities or severe mental health and behavioral issues.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning and the ability to apply these practices.
• Ability to plan student lessons and work independently with individuals and groups.
• Commitment to the District’s Vision Plan.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct instruction to eligible students in a respectful and supportive manner as students participate in the assigned classroom, school, and alternative learning settings.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills with students, community members, parents, guardians, staff, and supervisors.
• Demonstrates and adheres to district policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and records.
• Attends and participates in assigned IEP, EST, or EPT meetings in a positive, constructive, collaborative manner.
• Will collect and analyze data in order to adapt student programming.
• Discusses all matters related to students, parents, and staff with direct supervisor.
• Participates in training to meet student(s) individual educational needs.
• Offers assistance to classroom teachers, special educators, assistants/tutors, and other staff members as time and conditions warrant.
• Implements behavior programs as directed by the student’s case manager.
• Provides assistance to students as required in areas of physical need, field trips, assemblies, and other such functions during hours of school operation.
• Completes assigned duties as per IEP needs/goals (IE: lunchroom, recess, and or bus) assigned by supervisor or principal.
• Applies knowledge of learning and child development theories as it related to challenging behaviors.
• Participates, as an active member and positive partner, in the planning of instruction and lessons.
• Independently leads instructional activities in any setting as detailed by lesson plans.
• Uses good communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills to independently address and resolve student learning and behavior issues.
• Independently problem solves and resolves student instructional and behavior challenges.
• Assist in developing the student’s program including behavior plan, de‑escalating strategies, and data management.
• Implements all aspects of services and instruction to meet student needs as outlined above as direct by the Special Education Case Manager.
• Perform all other duties, as assigned by supervisor or principal.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Noise level in work environment is quiet to moderate.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently required to stand, walk and sit.
• Regularly required to see, talk and hear.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Regularly required to handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb steps; stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Occasionally lift, carry, move and/or restrain school-aged students.
• Occasionally required to drive.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $23 to $32 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Colchester Middle School

Colchester Middle School, part of the Colchester School District, is located on beautiful Malletts Bay and the home of the CMS "Cougars."

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Stratton , Director of Student Support Services
• PO Box 30
• Colchester, Vermont 05446
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]