Qualified Behavior Interventionist-Elementary (2026-2027 School Year)

aa308; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

USD 259 seeks a Qualified Behavior Interventionist to provide direct and indirect support to administrators, teachers, students and families for daily behavior regulation and problem solving. The role emphasizes modeling evidence-based practices and coaching staff on behavioral supports.

The ideal candidate holds a Kansas Teaching license or School Counseling/Social Work license, plus 3–5 years teaching experience and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of teaching experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Kansas Teaching license, School Counseling License, or Social Work license are acceptable qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides behavioral leadership and staff development focused on evidence-based behavioral practices.
• Models evidenced-based behavior supports while working directly with students.
• Coaches and consults with staff and administrators on positive behavior supports for individual students.
• Identifies behavioral escalation and implements effective de-escalation strategies.
• Monitors staff fidelity to Behavior Intervention Plans and observes interventions for accuracy.

Skills

Teaching experience

Behavioral leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Kansas Teaching license

School Counseling License

Social Work license

Job description

Job Title: Qualified Behavior Interventionist

Position Function: The Qualified Behavior Interventionist provides direct and indirect support to administrators, teachers, students and families with the coordination of student¿s daily behavior regulation, relationship building and problem solving.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Provides behavioral leadership and staff development focused on evidence-based behavioral practices.
• Modeling of evidenced-based behavior supports while working directly with students.
• Coaching, consulting and collaborating with staff and building administrator(s) on evidenced-based positive behavior supports put in place for individual students.
• Assists in identifying, acquiring and organizing available resources for students and staff.
• Collects, analyzes, and utilizes behavioral data, to identify and implement strategies to drive positive behavioral changes.
• Collaborates with Child Study Team Members, and classroom teachers as part of Individual Problem-Solving Process.
• Identifies behavioral escalation and implements effective de-escalation strategies.
• Seeks to minimize student exclusionary discipline by identifying students with high behavioral needs and providing targeted student specific interventions.
• Monitor staff fidelity to Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Observe staff implementing interventions for procedural accuracy.

Additional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Equipment: Must be able to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. As well as instructional technology (Smart-boards, clickers, etc.).

Travel: Limited travel may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Must be able to walk long distances
• Respond rapidly in emergency situations
• Stand for long periods of time
• Bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps, reach overhead, lift, push, pull up to 20 pounds or more with assistance
• Work five days a week, up to seven hours or more per day, or as assigned
• Must be able to complete the required Crisis prevention training (physical skills)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Background knowledge and experience in teaching students
• Familiar with District standards and assessments
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Exhibit a professional manner to all customers
• Ability to prioritize and organize
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks
• Ability to change assignments on short notice
• Ability to perform under deadline and work in a calm and efficient manner
• Ability to work in a positive and cooperative manner with others in the workplace

Interrelations:

• Heavy contact with staff and students
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must exhibit a professional manner and maintain a positive attitude with all students and colleagues

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Qualification Profile:

• Kansas Teaching license, School Counseling License, or have a Social Work license
• 3 to 5 years of teaching experience preferred
• Valid Kansas Driver's License required
• Bachelor's Degree required

FLSA Status: Exempt