Student Behavior Intervention Specialist

MEMSPA; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

MEMSPA in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy seeks a dedicated Behavior Interventionist to advocate for students, support attendance, behavior, health and safety, and coordinate positive behavior interventions.

You will work with academy leadership to develop plans, monitor progress, and connect families with community resources, contributing to a culture of high expectations and academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree with communication, education, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in communication, education, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with community outreach activities/programs.
• Successful clear criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop targeted strategies to reduce problematic behaviors using positive reinforcement.
• Provide leadership and support; advise and counsel teachers and students on disciplinary issues per the academy’s code of conduct.
• Collaborate with professionals to assess behaviors and craft individually designed plans.
• Contact parents regarding discipline referrals such as removals, detentions or suspensions.
• Track all disciplinary referrals in the database system.
• Coordinate and implement individual behavior plans.
• Develop general behavior assessment strategies with the principal and administrators.
• Support a culture of academic excellence and disciplined behavior with school leadership.
• Assist in overseeing student advisory implementation, home visits, monitoring, and reporting progress.
• Help students develop enduring healthy habits and mental capabilities.
• Collaborate with community agencies and connect families to services.

Skills

Community outreach experience

Behavior intervention strategies

Student discipline counseling

Data tracking

Education

Associated degree in communication/education or related fields

Bachelor’s degree preferred in communication/education or related fields

Job description

MEMSPA in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy seeks a dedicated Behavior Interventionist to advocate for students, support attendance, behavior, health and safety, and coordinate positive behavior interventions.

You will work with academy leadership to develop plans, monitor progress, and connect families with community resources, contributing to a culture of high expectations and academic excellence.