Ex Ed Behavior Intervention Specialist (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist to support students with behavioral needs and to work with Teachers, Counselors, Psychologists, Administration, and the MTSS team to assess, monitor, and collect data to devise behavior plans.

You will train staff on plan implementation, evaluate effectiveness, and contribute to a fair and equitable educational environment while supporting continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Immunization proof for measles and rubella (or MMR).
• Valid AZ teaching certificate.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques.
• English verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students with academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, psychologists, administration, and MTSS team.
• Assess, monitor, and collect data to devise behavior plans.
• Train staff on behavior plan implementation and evaluate effectiveness.
• Promote safety and equity as part of the Unitary Status Plan.

Skills

Communication skills

Behavior management

Spanish language

Education

Arizona Teaching Certificate

Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate

Job description

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Summary

The Behavior Intervention Specialist will support students in the areas of academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs. Works in collaboration with Teachers, Counselors, Psychologist, Administration, and MTSS team to assess, monitor, and collect data on students with significant behavior issues in order to devise an appropriate behavior plan. Train staff on the implementation and evaluate the effectiveness of the behavior plan. Understand and appreciate diversity. Work collaboratively with a team to support student safety and further the work of the Unitary Status Plan in the fair and equitable treatment of students in schools. Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Knowledge or training in behavior management techniques
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

Preferred Requirements

• Valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate.
• Three (3) years teaching experience
• Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students.
• Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement.
• Knowledge of the implementation of the Response to Intervention for academics, social-emotional, and behavior and the ability to communicate this process with staff.
• Knowledge of Restorative Practice and Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS).

Comments

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Exceptional Education Department - Sites vary

FTE: 1.0 – 7.5 hours per day

Work Calendar: 9.5 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.