Behavioral Support & Intervention Specialist

Qualifications

• 90 credits of approved study or completion of an approved alternate certification pathway.
• Ed Tech III certification from Maine DOE / CHRC (Fingerprinting Approval)
• BHP Certification (optional/will provide training)
• SafetyCare Certification (will provide training)
• Restorative Practice experience (desired)

Certifications

• Maine DOE- Ed Tech III Certification
  
  

• Behavioral Support & Leadership

  • Restorative Practice:Initiate model and facilitate restorative circles conferences and mediations for conflict resolution community building and repairing harm.
  • Coordinate Tiered Behavioral Supports (MTSS/BARR):Collaborate with staff and administrators to develop monitor and use data for Tier 1-3 behavioral interventions focusing on proactive support to reduce referrals.
  • Student Support:Partner with administration students and families to create and track individualized behavior/support plans aligned with restorative values ensuring consistency across the school.
  • Crisis Response:Support restraint and/or seclusion events as appropriate and engage in regular debriefing sessions.

  Staff Collaboration & Development

  • Support Staff:Provide ongoing support to teachers and paraprofessionals on behavior management trauma-informed strategies and positive classroom culture. Works collaboratively with teachers BCBA & administration to develop and implement behavior plans.
  • Communication & Direction:Maintain close communication and meet regularly with the Principal and BCBA for instruction direction and reporting on behavior implementation data collection and analysis.

  Professional & School Duties

  • Reporting & Information:Inform the Principal BCBA or guidance counselor of any problems or special information regarding individual students. Report to the Principal if unable to resolve a conflict with a colleague.
  • Student Supervision:Carry out assigned duties related to student supervision (e.g. recess lunch boarding buses class trips).
  • Professionalism:Maintain a high level of ethical behavior confidentiality and professionalism in following all school district policies rules and team standards.
  • School Operations:Follow all necessary time clock procedures; substitute for other support staff when requested.
  • General Duties:Carry out other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building Principal.
  • Growth:Participate in assigned training programs.

• Elementary Schedule
• School Year 4 days (183 days)

• Travel between schools or district buildingsmay be required for certain positions

Reports To:Building Principal

Terms of Employment: As determined annually by the District.

Evaluation: Completed annually by Principal or their designee