JOB STATUS: OPEN
POSTING DATE: 12/14/2023
CLOSING DATE: 02/28/2024 05:00 PM
POSTING NUMBER: 00002381
LOCATION: Intervention Services
POSITION TITLE: Behavior Interventionist
PAY SCHEDULE / GRADE: NON EXEMPT/PAY GRADE 202
HOURS PER DAY: 8
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist the Behavior Specialist in providing support to learners, educators, and staff to improve and encourage positive behavior of learners.
Disclaimer: This position is grant funded (IDEA B-100%). Funds for this position are expected to be available up to the end of the school year. In addition to other specified conditions of employment, the applicant understands that no guarantee of continued employment, beyond the availability of the grant funds, is expressed or implied by Coppell Independent School District.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED
48 hours of College credit or Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Knowledge of positive behavior interventions and/or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Able to effectively work and communicate with learners, parents, school personnel and community from diverse cultures and backgrounds
EXPERIENCE:
Experience working with school-aged children preferred
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Staff Support
Assist Behavior Specialists and classroom educators in collecting data to document learner IEP progress
Assist with implementation of strategies in the Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) with a gradual release to the educator
Assist special educators with data collection strategies for Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals
Ensure that rules and procedures for disciplinary actions of learners with disabilities are effective and conform to federal and state regulations
Attend team meetings and department meetings
Support special programs staff in observing, managing and monitoring student progress
Help manage the behavior of the learners. This includes intervening in crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and physical management as required to abate the crisis.
Assist in short-term behavior intervention for general education and special education learners
Other
Relate to staff, learners and parents in ways that convey equality, mutual respect and concern
Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements and verbal and written directives
Positively offer, receive and use constructive feedback
Redirect parent queries to special educator or behavior specialist
Actively and productively contribute to meetings and professional learning
Maintain confidentiality of learner and staff records and information
Complete all other duties as assigned
START DATE: 01/02/2024