Behavior Interventionist

Behavior Interventionist

Date: July 1, 2016

Reports to: Building Principals and Director of Special Services

Supervises: N/A

Qualifications: Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in Special Education or related field.

CPI Certification

Job Goal: Provide support at the site and district level to ensure appropriate behavior modification interventions are implemented to maximize student learning.

Employment Terms: 10 month Contract

Generally - 7 Hour 20 Minute Day, Exclusive of a (30) Minute Duty Free Lunch

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Evaluation: Annually by Site Principal

Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 100 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands and operate equipment; repetitive use of fingers and hands to operate equipment

Occasional Requirements: Ability to administer CPR and First Aid

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements behavior modification techniques with students who have needs for behavior support at any site.
• Assists site principals and teachers with behavior modification interventions.
• Assists site CART Teams in designing appropriate interventions for students referred with behavioral deficiencies.
• Provides ideas and support with the development and implementation of student behavior plans.
• Monitors progress of student behavior plans goals.
• Complies with all Individualized Education Plans.
• Carries an IEP caseload and provides services as needed if employee has credentials. (not required)
• Uses formative and summative data to guide instruction and monitor progress
• Monitors student progress toward IEP goals.
• Monitors student behavior in areas outside of the classroom, during lunch, recess, bus time, general education classes, and school assemblies.
• Prepares and timely submits all required reports and evaluations for each assigned student.
• Completes all required special education paperwork in a timely manner to meet compliance deadlines if caseload is carried.
• Attends and participates in all required meetings and conferences, including professional development and planning meetings.
• Maintains complete and accurate student records, including attendance, performance and discipline records.
• Provides professional and regular feedback to students, staff and parents, ensuring compliance with all laws and district policies and procedures.
• Regularly participates in appropriate professional development opportunities, Including behavior modification training/education.
• Complies with all federal, state and local laws, and board policies and procedures.
• Utilizes professional behavior in all school-related interactions.
• Maintains contact with parents and/or students via phone or written communications.
• Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.