School-Based Behavior Intervention Specialist

Meadowmere Elementary; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadowmere Elementary in Grandview, Missouri seeks a 26-27 Behavior Intervention Specialist to support students with behavioral needs. The role reports to the Building Principal and District Social Worker and focuses on prevention, intervention, and collaboration with families and staff.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Education or related field, with a graduate degree preferred. It includes CPI-based safety and data-driven behavior management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with students; foster student-to-student and student-to-teacher relationships.
• Assist teachers in managing students whose behavior is out of control to maintain a calm school environment and ensure student success.
• Communicate with a variety of personnel to express concerns, resolve issues, and develop plans for student success.
• Intervene with students exhibiting chronic behavioral issues to de-escalate crises, process incidents, teach alternative behaviors, and support return to learning.
• Provide individual and group support to students and parents to prevent, address, and resolve behavioral issues.
• Actively participate in behavior intervention meetings and professional development.
• Collect data, record progress notes, and maintain behavior charting data as required.
• Observe students and identify needed services to plan and deliver prevention activities.
• Utilize district-approved behavior management and de-escalation techniques (CPI).
• Perform physical assistance and intervention to ensure safety in accordance with CPI guidelines.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field

Graduate Degree or other advanced education degree in Social Work preferred

Knowledge of current research-based instruction, trauma-informed, and behavioral strategies

Leadership and organizational skills

Ability to coach and mentor educators

Ability to provide engaging, research-based professional development

Knowledge of de-escalation techniques

Knowledge of behavior management techniques

Ability to interact with staff, students, and families professionally

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed

CPI strategies/techniques implementation

Job description

Meadowmere Elementary in Grandview, Missouri seeks a 26-27 Behavior Intervention Specialist to support students with behavioral needs. The role reports to the Building Principal and District Social Worker and focuses on prevention, intervention, and collaboration with families and staff.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Education or related field, with a graduate degree preferred. It includes CPI-based safety and data-driven behavior management responsibilities.