Salem Elementary School Title I Behavior Interventionist 2526 SY

Spotsylvania County School District

Job Location:

Fredericksburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title I is a federal program that provides financial assistance to public schools and school divisions with high percentages of children from low-income families. The programs goal is to ensure that all children receive a fair equitable and high-quality education and to close educational achievement gaps.

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a Title I fundedElementary School Behavior Interventionistto work collaboratively with a students educational team and parents to develop and implement behavior intervention strategies for the classroom school environment and home setting to overcome behavior related limitations and support the students ability to achieve academic success.

Essential Job Functions:

Actively engages with students whose behavior disrupts or limits their ability to participate in the educational environment.
Tailors behavior intervention strategies to meet the needs of individual students; monitors students progress and adapts strategies as needed.
Reacts appropriately to escalated behavior and quickly identifies and administers required intervention(s).
Supports behavior intervention through data driven intervention methods including Check In/Check Out (CICO) small group and 1v1 support.
Collaborates with teachers and parents to develop behavior intervention strategies unique to the student; engages parents to become active participants in behavior intervention strategies and encourages their use within the home.
Models appropriate behavior to the student population; serves as a role model and resource to students.
Establishes and maintains standards of responsibility and cooperative student behaviors; monitors student behavioral progress in all educational settings.
Stays abreast on new and emerging behavior intervention methodologies and best practices.
Maintains up to date knowledge of technology utilized by the district.

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Education and Experience:

Required

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
Five (5) years of experience working with at risk and/or behaviorally challenged children in a role that required behavior intervention and/or behavior coaching
Ability to obtain appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board

Preferred

Registered as a Qualified Mental Health Professional or Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
Currently possesses a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional License within a specific endorsement area(s)
Prior teaching experience within a public school system

Special Requirements:

If assigned to work with students with emotional disabilities professional staff should be/have been trained in MANDT methodology and should receive additional training as appropriate annually.
Ifassigned to work with students on the Autism Spectrum professional staff should have knowledge in evidence-based practices for instructing students with autism including but not limited to Applied Behavior Analysis alternative communication methods modeling and structured teacher (visual scheduling/supports physical structure and teaching components.)

About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24000 Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

So what sets us apart Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our students success. Here YOU make a difference.

The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary monthly PTO accrual robust healthcare benefit plans enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and employer paid Life Insurance.

To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams please visit our website at Terms:Employment may be offered as a 10-Month (200 Day)contract at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated compensation awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees.

Benefits Eligibility:Eligible

Together we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the#WeAreSpotsyteam.

Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.

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