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Ames Middle School is seeking a Behavior Interventionist for the 2024-2025 school year. 
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Teaches staff common solutions for varied behaviors of students in general education and special education settings including data collection and analysis.
• Provides training and support to teachers to ensure expectations are taught, reinforced, and monitored at the school-wide level.
• Provides training and support to teachers on the critical features and essential practices of behavior management in classroom settings. 
• Communicates positive behavioral interventions and supports activities at faculty meetings.
• Collects, maintains, and analyzes behavior data.
• Networks with other behavior coaches.
• Supports teachers to implement with fidelity research-based intervention strategies and intervention programs designed to improve the behavior of targeted students at all three tiers of intervention.
• Provides Tiers II and III targeted behavior interventions in small group and/or one-on-one instructional settings.
• Provides strong leadership to the school in positive behavioral interventions and supports.
• Coordinates intensive intervention plans and resources for students requiring Tier III behavioral interventions.
• Participates in professional learning activities.
• Creates a sense of belonging and welcoming environment for all students and staff.
• Attends work on a consistent and punctual basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Valid Iowa teaching license with special education endorsement.

• Effective problem-solving techniques in dealing with concerns or issues.
• Ability to work effectively as member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with a growth mindset.
• Observation of all District policies and procedures.
• Ability to create a sense of belonging and a welcoming environment for all students and staff.
• Consistent and punctual basis work attendance.

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• PTO (4), sick leave (12 days the first year), family sick leave
• IPERS Retirement

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