Behavioral Interventionist

Essex Westford School District; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RBT training

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Essex Westford School District EWSD is seeking a full-time Behavioral Interventionist in Essex Junction, Vermont to support students with behavioral and academic challenges. The role offers $26.21+ per hour, with RBT training as a benefit and comprehensive district benefits.

Candidates with 1–2 years of related experience and a willingness to train in restrictive intervention are encouraged to apply. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required; evening courses may be attended as part of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• 1–2 years of related experience or training.
• Ability to implement behavioral modification plans, provide crisis intervention, and manage aggressive behaviors.
• Ability to read and interpret educational plans and behavioral data documents.
• Willingness to be trained in restrictive behavioral intervention.
• Ability to attend an evening course on direct instruction and after-school training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive therapeutic support in the least restrictive environment so students can be successful in school.
• Support delivery of services for students with behavioral and academic challenges.
• Implement behavioral modification plans and crisis intervention as needed.
• Assist with reading and interpreting educational plans and data documents.

Skills

Behavioral intervention

Crisis intervention

Adaptive technology

Restrictive intervention training

Reading educational plans

Evening course participation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology/mental health/education

Job description

Essex Westford School District EWSD Student Support Services - Essex Junction, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Behavioral Interventionist

Essex Westford School District EWSD Student Support Services - Essex Junction, Vermont Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Essex Westford School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5733039
Application Deadline: Nov 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Aug 15, 2025

Job Description

Essex Westford School District (EWSD)has opportunities for a full-time Behavioral Interventionist to become part of our invaluable special education team. This role supports the delivery of services for students with behavioral and academic challenges by providing intensive therapeutic support in the least restrictive environment so students can b e successful in school. We are hiring for the2026-2027 school year.

Pay: $26.21+ based on experience

We also offer Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training as a benefit

EWSD offers excellent benefits including generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution. As well asa Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training

Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• 1 to 2 years of directly related experience or training.
• Ability to implement behavioral modification plans, provide crisis intervention, and manage aggressive behaviors.
• Ability to use adaptive technology.
• Dedication to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.
• Willingness and ability to be trained in restrictive behavioral intervention.
• Ability to read and interpret educational plans and behavioral data documents.
• Ability to attend an evening course on direct instruction and after-school training sessions.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, mental health, education, or other appropriate disciplines is preferred but not required.

Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."

EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. Candidates with experience living or working in another country, the ability to fluently speak more than one language, and/or peace corp experience are encouraged to apply.

Position Type: Full-Time School Year

Salary: $26.21 to $30.06 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lauren Mercik , Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• DISTRICT WIDE
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]