Student Behavior Coach & Intervention Specialist

Avon Public School; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerra Mirage STEM Academy seeks a Behavior Intervention Specialist to support students in a special education program under the guidance of the classroom instructor. Responsibilities include crisis de-escalation, behavior management, and data-tracking for progress within the school day.

The role requires CPI and First Aid/CPR certifications, a valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance, and the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Experience working with emotionally/behaviorally disabled students in a school, mental health, or hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of child development concepts and practices.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification offered at the district.
• First Aid and CPR training certification offered at the district.
• Must be able to pass a background check upon employment.

Responsibilities

• To work intensively with those students who have been unable to function effectively in the classroom and to immediately deal with individual student behavioral/emotional problems.
• Communicates reality-based problem solving techniques to students.
• Completes and maintains Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• Completes and maintains First Aid and CPR training certification.
• Assists in developing and administering educational programs for behaviorally/emotionally and/or academically challenged students.
• Assists teachers in the classroom by interacting with students who are disruptive, off task, or exhibiting other emotional needs, which are interfering with the student's progress within the classroom.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of logs, reports, files, reviews, etc.
• Escort children to the bus, time-out, the nurse's office, and across campus.
• Facilitate decision-making and communication between students and teachers.
• Follows District Policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with emotionally/behavioral

Knowledge of child development

CPI certification

First Aid and CPR

Background check

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Centerra Mirage STEM Academy seeks a Behavior Intervention Specialist to support students in a special education program under the guidance of the classroom instructor. Responsibilities include crisis de-escalation, behavior management, and data-tracking for progress within the school day.

The role requires CPI and First Aid/CPR certifications, a valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance, and the ability to pass a background check.