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Behavior Intervention Specialist Surprise, AZ


Job Location:

Surprise, AZ - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 25 - 33
Posted: 22 August 2026 (11 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a Behavior Coach to join our staff and work in an amazing school! Are you passionate about helping all students reach their potential Do you love working in a bright active positive environment Are you interested in joining an organization devoted to helping all children succeed If so we want to hear from you!

This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

  • Health Dental & Vision Insurance with company contribution
  • IRA with company matching
  • Fingerprinting reimbursement

Behavior Intervention Specialist Qualifications:

  • Possess a masters degree
  • Have a certification in Special Education school psychology or social work.
  • Have experience working with students with challenging behaviors.
  • Possess skills in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing and implementing Functional
    Behavior Plans.
  • Possess skills to effectively manage problem students behavior and train staff / teachers to do the same.

Responsibilities:

  • 1. Observe students in the classroom collect data and make recommendations for Functional Behavior
    Assessments.
  • 2. Participate as a member of the Individualized Education Program Team to conduct Functional Behavior
    Assessments and develop Functional Behavior Plans. Document students present levels of behavior
    performance as requested.
    3. Consult with general and special education staff and recommend strategies to implement the Functional
    Behavior Plan.
    4. Provide in-service on positive behavior strategies.
    5. Act as a resource for campus staff on modifying classroom instruction and developing behavior intervention
    strategies for staff to employ with individual students.
    6. Consult with parents regarding their students behavior coordinating school interventions with parental
    interventions at home and keeping parents apprised of the students progress.
    7. Upon request work with the dean of Students student study teams threat assessment teams and other
    intervention personnel regarding training development of programs placement alternatives and other
    interventions to ensure that student behaviors are appropriately addressed.
    8. Maintain a log of contacts with students and staff interventions employed and the result of those
    interventions.
    9. Other duties related to behavior intervention as assigned by supervisors.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM

If you feel that would be right for this SLP position please fill out our initial 3-minute mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nations public school districts charter schools and communities at large with highly qualified teachers and pediatric therapists including Special Education Teachers; as well as speech occupational and physical therapists. At PDS we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to Special Education Teachers our children deserve the best care possible and at PDS we make that happen.

For every therapist that works for us we offer real support and a tailored mentorship program. We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.


Required Experience:

IC