Behavior Interventionist (K-5)

Great Hearts Online; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Arlington is seeking a Behavior Interventionist (K-5) to collaborate with special education teachers across the district. The role focuses on ABA-based behavior management, development of functional behavior assessments, and implementation of behavior plans to support students with autism and other developmental challenges.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in professional development and a passion for student success in a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred, BCBA certification preferred.
• Knowledge of ABA strategies for students with autism and developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Model positive behavioral intervention strategies for teachers to use in the classroom.
• Assist teachers in analyzing behavior and developing correlating strategies for intervention.
• Support the implementation of behavior strategies by teachers and special education staff.
• Complete FBAs and BIPs when requested by ARD committee.
• Provide professional development as requested.
• Provide student and teacher observations to inform interventions, FBAs and BIPs.
• Maintain safety and protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Compile and maintain reports, records, and required documents.
• Participate in staff development to improve job-related skills.

Skills

ABA strategies

Data collection

FBAs & BIPs

Communication

Education

Master’s degree

BCBA certification

Job description

## Behavior Interventionist (K-5)Apply: Onsite: Arlington, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-714**Position Title:** Behavior Interventionist**Department:** Special Student Services**Location:** Great Hearts Arlington Lower School (K-5)**Reports To:** Headmaster**EEO Classification:** Professional**FLSA Status:** Exempt**Compensation Type:** Salaried**Position Summary:**Work with special education teachers district-wide to develop and implement ABA based-behavior management strategies in classrooms and to provide specific behavior intervention supports to students. Assist campus staff in developing functional behavior assessments. Behavior improvement plans, positive behavior supports, and behavior management plans.**Required/Preferred Education and Certifications:*** Master’s degree from accredited university preferred* BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) Certification preferred**Required/Preferred Knowledge and Skills:*** Knowledge of specific ABA strategies and interventions for working students with autism and other developmental disabilities and behavior challenges* Knowledge of proper ABA assessment protocols for evaluation and data collection Knowledge of how to provide services for students in alignment with students’ individualized education programs* Strong organizational skills* Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills Previous experience in professional development presentations**Required/Preferred Experience:*** Two years of special education classroom teaching experience**Duties and Responsibilities:**Instructional and Program Management* Model positive behavioral intervention strategies for teachers to use the classroom setting* Assist teachers in analyzing behavior and developing correlating strategies for intervention* Assist teachers and special education staff in the implementation of behavior strategies* Complete FBAs and BIPs when requested by ARD committee* Provide professional development as requested* Provide student and teacher observations to assist in the development of behavior interventions and strategies, FBAs and BIPs* Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities* Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents* Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skillsStudent Management* Demonstrate support for the district’s student management policies and expected student behavior related to special education programCommunication and Community Relations* Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.**Personal Qualities & Values*** **Passionately Committed:** With humility and curiosity, we seek to know more about our core purpose; seek to share (with each other and with others externally as an advocate); seek to live the mission ourselves with relentless pursuit and intrinsic motivation; seek to understand our work and how it serves the mission...which should result in getting the right stuff done with measurable results because we love actualization – not just the theory* **A Servant’s Heart:** The foundational element of having a servant’s heart is the acknowledgement of inherent dignity in their fellow human. Someone with a servant’s heart believes that their work is to promote the development of those around them and make it possible for others to be successful in serving the mission of the organization.* **Team Player**: We believe our mission can only be accomplished through collaboration and receive true joy in being a part of something greater than ourselves; Each of us is one part of a whole, each with different roles, expertise and responsibilities; working together in synchronicity.**Compensation**Great Hearts offers a very competitive benefits package and overall compensation will be commensurate with talent, experience, and education.**Additional Requirements:**Type of fingerprint clearance: Must possess or obtain valid Texas fingerprint clearance card.**Mental Demands, Physical Functions, and Environmental Factors:**Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.* Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.* Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting* Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse* Environment: occasional districtwide and statewide travel* Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress**Travel required**: May need to travel locally to the various academies within the metro area.This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.*US Work Authorization is required.***Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.****Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.****This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.**