Student Intervention & Behavior Support Specialist

Mesa Center for Success; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

ASRS retirement matched

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Student Intervention Specialist to support safety, well-being, and success of students on Mesa campuses. This role emphasizes behavior management and de-escalation, documenting observations, and collaborating with staff to maintain a supportive educational environment.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week) on-site with immediate start, and includes benefits such as sick leave, holidays, ASRS retirement match, health and life insurance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist in non-crisis or physical intervention during de-escalation of students.
• Monitor, observe and document behavior of students in seclusion or reset room.
• May assist students needing personal care support due to medical conditions to function in school.
• Transfer and/or lift students to assist daily activities.
• Identify students and non-students violating school rules and report to authorities.
• Assist with supervision and transitions to promote safety and behavior.
• Assist bus driver with bus security and discipline; ride bus as needed.
• Serve as witness in disciplinary due process hearings or court cases.
• Participate in meetings to share information and observations and improve strategies.
• Submit oral and written reports to school/district as required.
• Ability to work over contractual hours when needed.
• Regular and on-time attendance.
• Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Special needs support

Verbal and written communication

Stamina and mobility

MPS Portrait of a Graduate

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Student Intervention Specialist to support safety, well-being, and success of students on Mesa campuses. This role emphasizes behavior management and de-escalation, documenting observations, and collaborating with staff to maintain a supportive educational environment.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week) on-site with immediate start, and includes benefits such as sick leave, holidays, ASRS retirement match, health and life insurance.