MS BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST

Winooski School District; Winooski (VT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winooski School District is seeking a MS Behavior Interventionist to support students with ASD and Emotional Disabilities. You will provide therapeutic and academic coaching on emotional regulation, academics, and social skills at Winooski Middle School in Vermont.

Responsibilities include implementing crisis plans, collaborating with staff, modeling behavior management, and maintaining progress data. The role requires a team-oriented, flexible approach and the ability to work with middle

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus
• Minimum of 48 credit hours at an institution of higher education or Associate’s degree (or higher) or can meet a standard of quality through a formal State or local academic assessment.
• Experience working with children and/or coursework related to the field is a plus.
• Experience and training with de-escalation strategies both verbal and physical.

Responsibilities

• Implement and adhere to behavior and crisis plans and programs for specific students.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff on plan development and implementation.
• Model effective behavior management strategies to students and staff.
• Keep detailed data on student progress.
• Meet regularly with team members.
• Escalate and manage student behavior in a therapeutic way.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Support Services.

Skills

De-escalation strategies

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Data tracking progress

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college credit hours / Associate degree or higher

Job description

MS BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST

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Job Details

Job ID: 5952886

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Winooski School District is seeking a skilled Behavior Interventionist who has experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Emotional Disabilities. Responsibilities will include providing therapeutic and academic support to students regarding emotional regulation, academics, and social skills.

Essential duties & responsibilities will include:

• Ability to implement and adhere to behavior & crisis plans and programs for specific students.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and staff with plan development and implementation.
• Model effective behavior management strategies to students and staff.
• Keep detailed data on student progress.
• Meet regularly with team members.
• Effectively manage escalated student behavior in a therapeutic manner.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Support Services.

The Winooski School District is a PreK through 12 system that is housed in one educational center. Employee must have the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job

Other additional duties may include but are not limited to recess, lunch and bus support.

There are physical requirements for these positions.

QUALIFICATIONS –

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus
• Minimum of 48 credit hours at an institution of higher education or Associate’s degree (or higher) or can meet a standard of quality through a formal State or local academic assessment.
• Candidates with experience working with children (school or other settings) and/or coursework relating to the field will be a plus.
• Experience and training with de‑scalation strategies both verbal and physical.

This candidate must be a team player who enjoys working with middle school students, and has good classroom management skills.

Please contact Katherine Blair, Director of Support Services at [e-mail] if you have any questions.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $28 to $32 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Welcome to Winooski Middle School

Winooski School District is a Pre‑K through 12 school system which is housed in one educational center. One of the diverse school districts in the State of Vermont, Winooski's teachers and staff are highly involved in professional development programs that help increase student achievement, address the needs of a diverse student population, and allow students to thrive in an engaging environment with high expectations.

Job Requirements

• "We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively support equal access for all people, regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.
  We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in any investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination."
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Katherine Blair
• 60 Normand St.
• Winooski, Vermont 05404
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]