Intervention Specialist: Student Growth & Behavior Support

Special Services; Lawrence (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Buren Intermediate School District is seeking an Intervention Specialist to join the Special Services team in Lawrence, MI. The role focuses on providing individualized supports to maintain a safe, positive learning environment for all students.

You will work with a team of consultants and LEAs to develop functional behavior assessments and positive behavior support plans, while modeling effective instructional practices and crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Previous experience working with children, particularly those with complex needs, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive working relationships with students and staff.
• Collaborate with the consultant team to provide support to LEAs.
• Provide individual support to students to increase independence, positive behavior and academic skills.
• Assist teams in developing functional behavior assessments and positive behavior support plans.
• Model and coach effective instructional practices, behavior management and crisis intervention.
• Collect data to measure progress and intervention effectiveness.
• Assist students with personal needs (toileting, dressing, etc.), as needed.
• Maintain effective ongoing communication with others and participate in planning meetings.
• Keep others informed of location at all times.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and school information.
• Maintain service log.
• Follow through on assigned responsibilities within agreed upon time lines.
• Follow Van Buren ISD school policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Valid driver's license required.

Skills

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Behavior management

Data collection

Communication skills

Training & coaching

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Physical resilience

Education

High School diploma required

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Van Buren Intermediate School District is seeking an Intervention Specialist to join the Special Services team in Lawrence, MI. The role focuses on providing individualized supports to maintain a safe, positive learning environment for all students.

You will work with a team of consultants and LEAs to develop functional behavior assessments and positive behavior support plans, while modeling effective instructional practices and crisis intervention.