What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Intervention Specialist Full Time - STAR Academy 26/27 SY position at AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Behavior Intervention Specialist FT - STAR Academy 26/27 SY
I. General Description
Under the direction of the special education teacher, the behavior coach will provide assistance to children who are in a special education program.
II. Qualifications
Calendar: 10 Months; 40hrs/week
CLASSIFIED HOURLY (Non-Exempt) Hiring Guidelines and Placement Schedule
I. General Description
Under the direction of the special education teacher, the behavior coach will provide assistance to children who are in a special education program.
II. Qualifications
- Experience working with emotionally/behaviorally disabled/disordered 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 certification (offered at the district)
- First Aid and CPR training certification (offered at the district)
- 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.
Calendar: 10 Months; 40hrs/week
CLASSIFIED HOURLY (Non-Exempt) Hiring Guidelines and Placement Schedule