Behavioral Educational Interventionist I - Hattiesburg, MS

Canopy Children's Solutions; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Canopy Children's Solutions in Mississippi seeks a Behavioral Educational Interventionist to support students in CARES School with educational and behavioral goals through direct instruction and targeted supervision.

The BEI 1 will work under supervision of the Behavior Educational Consultant and Program Leadership, assisting teachers with lesson plans, monitoring behaviors, and maintaining a positive, safe classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a mental health or educational setting with children with educational, communication, or behavioral difficulties.
• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field preferred.
• Must read/write/speak English in a therapeutic, professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Establishes rapport with students and communicates positive classroom expectations.
• Supports teachers by implementing lesson plans and managing classroom behaviors.
• Assists with crisis management and de-escalation as needed.

Skills

Experience with children

Mental health setting

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Job description

Education

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:

• The voice of our children and families always comes first
• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
• We take great joy in service to others
• Our families and our communities deserve our very best

Education

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:

• The voice of our children and families always comes first
• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
• We take great joy in service to others
• Our families and our communities deserve our very best

Canopy has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025–2026. At Canopy, employees are committed to fostering a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive Compensation
• 403b Retirement Plan with Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO/Vacation
• Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services

Behavioral Educational Interventionist - Position Overview

• The Behavioral-Educational Interventionist (BEI) 1 will assist students in achieving educational and behavioral goals through direct instruction and indirect support in the school setting.
• This position will plan for, record, and monitor the daily behaviors of students placed in CARES School. Individuals will receive supervision from the Behavior Educational Consultant and Program Leadership.

Job Responsibilities

Student Support

• Establishes a rapport with each student making sure that positive classroom expectations are communicated and supported.
• Communicates positively with students, encouraging participation and rewarding successes.
• Communicates and models appropriate child/adult boundaries.
• Participates with students in play activities when appropriate.

Teacher Support

• Assists teacher in implementation of lessons plans.
• Assists teacher in managing classroom behaviors.
• Assists, encourages and supports students individually as needed.
• Documents behaviors using specific forms and procedures.

Crisis Management

• Maintains composure when confronted with stressful situations.
• Supports and encourages students who may not be able to maintain appropriate behavior.
• Uses the least restrictive de-escalation techniques before using an Emergency Safety Intervention (ESI).
• Fully participates in debriefing following the use of an ESI to decrease the potential for trauma to students and staff.

Required Qualifications

• Must have two years of experience in a mental health or educational setting working with children with educational communication, or behavioral difficulties
• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English, and to communicate in a therapeutic and professional manner.
• Must be at least twenty-one years old, possess a valid Mississippi driver’s license, and the ability to be covered by organization insurance provider.