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Colchester - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

    POSITION TITLE: Behavior Interventionist
    GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Behavior Interventionist will take a lead in the development implementation and revision for a highly detailed special education program for at least one student with intensive behavioral challenges. In doing so they work in partnership with teachers special educators and staff to provide unique special education programs. These staff members are expected to function independently after training and under supervision to implement these unique programs.
    WAGE CATEGORY: Grade 6. NonExempt (hourly)
    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per School Board and Support Staff Agreement if the position exceeds 20 hours per week otherwise per the current NonUnion Support Staff Handbook.
    REPORTS TO: Building Principal or Designee
    EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in person and in writing by the Building Principal/Designee in consultation with classroom teachers other instructional support service teachers coordinators and/or administrators.
    QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelors Degree in education and/or equivalent coursework in Emotional Disabilities/behavior management preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaborative problemsolving skills.
  • Successful prior experience working with students with Emotional Disabilities and adapting curriculum content to learner needs.
  • Experience working with students with Emotional Disabilities or severe mental health and behavioral issues.
  • Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning and the ability to apply these practices.
  • Ability to plan student lessons and work independently with individuals and groups.
  • Commitment to the Districts Vision Plan.
    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provides direct instruction to eligible students in a respectful and supportive manner as students participate in the assigned classroom school and alternative learning settings
  • Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills with students community members parents guardians staff and supervisors
  • Demonstrates and adhere to district policies and procedures
  • Maintains confidentiality of student information and records
  • Attends and participate in assigned IEP EST or EPT meetings in a positive constructive collaborative manner
  • Will collect and analyze data in order to adapt student programming
  • Discusses all matters related to students parents and staff with direct supervisor
  • Participates in training to meet student(s) individual educational needs
  • Offers assistance to classroom teachers special educators assistants/tutors and other staff members as time and conditions warrant
  • Implements behavior programs as directed by the students case manager.
  • Provides assistance to students as required in areas of physical need field trips assemblies and other such functions during hours of school operation.
  • Completes assigned duties as per IEP needs/goals (IE: lunchroom recess and or bus) assigned by supervisor or principal
  • Applies knowledge of learning and child development theories as it related to challenging behaviors
  • Participates as an active member and positive partner in the planning of instruction and lessons
  • Independently leads instructional activities in any setting as detailed by lesson plans
  • Uses good communication interpersonal and instructional skills to independently address and resolve student learning and behavior issues
  • Independently problem solves and resolves student instructional and behavior challenges
  • Assist in developing the students program including behavior plan deescalating strategies and data management.
  • Implements all aspects of services and instruction to meet student needs as outlined above as direct by the Special Education Case Manager
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor or principal
    WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Noise level in work environment is quiet to moderate
  • Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Frequently required to stand walk and sit
  • Regularly required to see talk and hear
  • Regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel
  • Regularly required to handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts
  • Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms climb steps; stoop kneel or crouch
  • Occasionally lift carry move and/or restrain schoolaged students
  • Occasionally required to drive

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