What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Interventionist -Special Education position at BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1?
Special Education Behavior Interventionist
Qualifications
Primary Function
Team lead working to ensure students with behavior challenges receive appropriate services and support throughout their school day.
Physical Requirements
Requires hearing, hand-eye coordination; ability to carry 30-40 pounds; frequent lifting, sitting, stooping, standing, and bending; frequent keyboarding and repetitive motion with wrists, hands and fingers; implementation of de-escalation and physical management of students.
Performance Responsibilities
Full time based on a school calendar. Salary starting at $40,000. Benefits provided. Contract 188 days.
Evaluation Procedure
This position will be evaluated by the building principal and director of special education.
- Full-time with benefits
- 75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
- Vision & Symetra coverage available
- South Dakota Retirement benefits
- up to $25,000 life insurance policy
- Personal & sick leave package
- 180 day contract
- Salary base starting at $41,410
- Position open until filled
Qualifications
- Minimum two years post-secondary education
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with individuals with behavior challenges
- Pass all employment screenings
- Possess the ability and desire to continue education or training in the field of special education
Primary Function
Team lead working to ensure students with behavior challenges receive appropriate services and support throughout their school day.
Physical Requirements
Requires hearing, hand-eye coordination; ability to carry 30-40 pounds; frequent lifting, sitting, stooping, standing, and bending; frequent keyboarding and repetitive motion with wrists, hands and fingers; implementation of de-escalation and physical management of students.
Performance Responsibilities
- Participates in the creation, implementation, and revision of student behavior programs and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Model and teach specialized strategies and techniques (social stories, peer facilitation, peer training, etc.) to staff and students
- Assist in the implementation of reinforcement according to the IEP and behavior intervention plans
- Model instructional and behavior management techniques
- Collect, graph, maintain, and report data on behavior and achievement goals
- Prepare and adapt instructional materials and behavior plans, administer tests, correct papers, record grades
- Complete Incident Reports when necessary
- Attendance at all mandatory meetings and trainings
- Establish and maintain home-school communication, including progress reports and other documentation
- Provide individual or small group instruction and support to students
- Supervise students throughout the building, school grounds, and special activity trips
- Maintain professional boundaries with learners, teachers, and families
- Provide crisis response
- Conduct observations
- Provide input to therapists, specialists, and teachers on student performance, progress, and behavior
- Supervise and guide support staff working with specific students
- Performs other duties as assigned
Full time based on a school calendar. Salary starting at $40,000. Benefits provided. Contract 188 days.
Evaluation Procedure
This position will be evaluated by the building principal and director of special education.
Salary : $40,000 - $41,410