Behavior Interventionist Cactus Canyon JHS 2026-2027

Apache Junction Unified School District; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Junction Unified School District seeks a Behavior Interventionist for Cactus Canyon Junior High for SY 2026-2027. The role supports teachers with MTSS, behavior interventions, and data-driven decisions at a site-level.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and an Arizona Teaching Certificate with IVP clearance, and may seek a MA or leadership credentials. The incumbent will lead professional development and engage with parents to strengthen home/school collaborations.

Qualifications

• Leads MTSS on a school campus.
• Supports teachers in implementing academic standards and behavior interventions and interprets data to guide decisions.
• Observes classroom practices and provides immediate feedback.
• Supports ongoing professional development for teachers, admins, and staff.
• Connects teachers to resources and materials.
• Assesses professional development needs from classroom observations and student outcomes.
• Models best practices within classrooms and supports parent education initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leads MTSS on campus and supports staff in applying standards and behavior interventions.
• Provides feedback to teachers to refine instructional and behavioral approaches.
• Helps assess the effectiveness of implementation using data from assessments and observations.
• Supports ongoing professional development for teachers and administrators.
• Connects teachers with needed resources and materials.
• Identifies professional development needs based on data and observations.
• Models best practices and supports home/school connections.

Skills

MTSS leadership

Data interpretation

Professional development

Parent engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Arizona Teaching Certificate

IVP Fingerprint Clearance

MA in behavior/psychology or related field

Educational administration or related field

Educational leadership certificate

Job description

Behavior Interventionist Cactus Canyon JHS 2026-2027 JobID: 2224

• Position Type: Certified Non-Teaching/ Specialist
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: Cactus Canyon Junior High
• Date Available: 11/09/2026
• Closing Date: When Filled

Apache Junction Unified School District

Job Description

Job Title: Behavior Interventionist Junior High SY 2026-2027

Site: Cactus Canyon JHS

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt - Term Employee

Position Status: Full Time Position - 202 / 204 Days per Year

Salary: DOE

SUMMARY

Provides ongoing professional development support to instructional staff in the implementation of the academic standards and behavior supports. Monitors the outcomes of professional development training to identify future needs. Interprets a variety of data from assessments and observations in order to identify ways to improve student achievement and behavior. Guides teachers through a process of reflection and continuous improvement.

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, an appropriate and current Arizona Teaching Certificate Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance card. Preferred Education and/or Certification : M.A. with emphasis in behavior, psychology, special education or related fields. M. A. with emphasis in educational administration or related fields. Supervisor or Educational Leadership certificate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) on a school campus.
• Supports teachers in the implementation of academic standards as well as behavior interventions. Provides support in assessing effectiveness of implementation and assist with interpretation of data to make instructional and behavioral decisions.
• Observes classroom practices and gives immediate feedback to refine instructional/behavior approaches.
• Supports job-embedded, ongoing professional development of teachers, administrators, and other instructional staff.
• Connects classroom teachers to needed resources and supplemental materials.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of professional development needs based on classroom observations and student achievement results; both academically and behaviorally.
• Models desired "best practices" within teachers' classrooms.
• Provides support to parent education and other home/school connection initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret educational periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of parents, teachers, children, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

ADA Statement

Apache Junction Unified School District is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the District will provide reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities, essential job functions, and the benefits and privileges of employment. Individuals who require accommodation are encouraged to contact Human Resources.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Apache Junction Unified School District does not discriminate based on age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual preference/identity), or disability in its employment practices.