Behavioral Support Specialist (Non-Certified)

Monroe Elementary School; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Elementary School in South Bend, Indiana is seeking a Behavioral Interventionist (non-certified) to support students with significant behavioral challenges. The BI will join the district's Behavior Intervention Team, participate in data collection, observations, and staff training, and implement behavior strategies in the classroom.

The position requires two years of college (or equivalent experience) and prior work with students showing challenging behaviors.

Qualifications

• Two years of college; or history of working effectively with students exhibiting significant behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

• Participate in specialized training before the start of the school year and periodically throughout the school year.
• Follow behavior intervention strategies described in the individual behavior intervention plan (BIP).
• Provide assistance in a classroom to students with IEPs according to a daily schedule.
• Supervise students who may need to utilize calm down strategies in a designated location in the building.
• Participate as a member of the building Crisis Team with current CPI training.
• Participate on the Behavior Intervention Team including classroom training and modeling of specific behavior support strategies for a classroom teacher, paraprofessional and other building staff.
• Weekly consultation with the special education social worker or Behavior Consultant for specific student concerns.
• Collect data on behavior strategies and classroom interventions implemented with students.
• Consistently implement behavior and academic accommodations in the classroom with fidelity.
• Conduct formal guided observation of students in the classroom or building with documentation provided to the BIT.

Education

Two years of college

Job description

Monroe Elementary School in South Bend, Indiana is seeking a Behavioral Interventionist (non-certified) to support students with significant behavioral challenges. The BI will join the district's Behavior Intervention Team, participate in data collection, observations, and staff training, and implement behavior strategies in the classroom.

The position requires two years of college (or equivalent experience) and prior work with students showing challenging behaviors.