School Behavior Interventionist & PBIS Coach

Benton Harbor Area Schools; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Benton Harbor Area Schools seeks a Behavior Interventionist to train and consult with school personnel, enhancing student functioning in classrooms and school settings. The role focuses on applying PBIS, data analysis, and collaborative problem-solving to design interventions and supports for students with behavioral challenges.

The position emphasizes teamwork with teachers and families, providing coaching and professional development to de-escalate behaviors and improve social-emotional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience working in an urban setting.
• Master's degree or higher in Educational Leadership, Business or Accounting (preferred).
• Possess or willing to acquire human resource professional certification (preferred).
• Experience as a Building Level Administrator or Teacher (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Communicates, collaborates with colleagues, supervisors, parents, and teachers to prevent, assess, and intervene for challenging behaviors.
• Supports district PBIS implementation.
• Compiles and analyzes data to determine interventions; applies behavior analysis concepts.
• Interprets data with teachers; assesses intervention efficacy and plans next steps.
• Develops behavior improvement plans and recommends interventions.
• Provides coaching and professional development on de-escalation and positive reinforcement.
• Trains school personnel to support social-emotional and behavior progress.
• Participates in professional learning communities to stay current.
• Gathers data and monitors progress for identified students; follows up with teachers as needed.
• Coordinates between teachers and parents to implement interventions and support systems.
• Monitors and reports on progress for students with 504 plans or IEPs; ensures compliance.
• Engages parents in intervention processes and connects with community resources.

Skills

Commitment to Equity

Leadership

Data-driven focus

Innovative problem-solving

Adaptability

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Master's degree in Educational Leadership or related

Job description

Benton Harbor Area Schools seeks a Behavior Interventionist to train and consult with school personnel, enhancing student functioning in classrooms and school settings. The role focuses on applying PBIS, data analysis, and collaborative problem-solving to design interventions and supports for students with behavioral challenges.

The position emphasizes teamwork with teachers and families, providing coaching and professional development to de-escalate behaviors and improve social-emotional