What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Only** De-escalation and Physical Intervention Crisis Trainer position at Urbana School District #116?
Urbana School District 116
TITLE: De-escalation and Physical Intervention Crisis Trainer
LOCATION: District-Wide
SUPERVISOR: Executive Director Student Services/Assistant Director of Student Services
JOB SUMMARY: The De-escalation and Physical Intervention Crisis Trainer provides training and ongoing support to district staff on the implementation of physical intervention and de-escalation strategies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Obtain and maintain certification as a Trainer through a regional Training of Trainers workshop
- Organize and implement initial trainings of staff as well as refreshers for staff already trained
- Organize and implement periodic de-escalation trainings for building staff as requested by building principals
- Meet periodically with student services administrators regarding implementation in the district
- Collaborate with other district trainer(s) regarding implementation in the district
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
- Valid Illinois Educator’s License as a teacher, counselor, or related service personnel - other licenses will be considered on a case by case basis
EXPERIENCE
- 3 years school-based experience working with students with challenging behaviors preferred
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Highly organized
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Excellent problem-solver
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Additional Duty Pay or Board Credit to be determined in conjunction with the Executive Director for Student Services
EVALUATION:
- Salary and Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage.
- This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
- This is an exempt position.
- Stipend is $2,800
Performance in this position shall be evaluated regularly and informally (oral and written) by the Director of Title I Services & Initiatives and the Building Principal in accordance with provisions of the negotiated agreement.
START DATE: SY 26-27
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Updated: . May 2026