Safety Behavior Interventionist

The Behavior Interventionist (Safety) supports the implementation of the Divisions Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) restorative practices and school climate initiatives to improve student outcomes and maintain safe supportive and productive learning environments. The position utilizes behavioral attendance discipline climate and school safety data to identify trends develop targeted interventions and support continuous improvement efforts.

The Behavior Interventionist (Safety) is a grant-funded position supported through the DCJS Grant.

Essential Functions:

• Provides direct behavioral intervention services to students demonstrating academic social emotional or behavioral concerns.
• Assists students in developing self-regulation conflict resolution decision-making problem-solving and social-emotional skills.
• Provides crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation support as needed.
• Supports student re-entry following suspensions disciplinary removals or alternative placements.
• Monitors student progress and adjusts intervention strategies based on behavioral and academic data.

• Supports schoolwide initiatives designed to improve school climate student engagement attendance and perceptions of safety.
• Assists with violence prevention bullying prevention attendance improvement and conflict resolution initiatives.
• Supports the consistent implementation of the Spotsylvania County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct through preventative interventions and behavioral supports.
• Implements restorative practices social-emotional learning supports and behavioral interventions designed to improve student self-regulation and reduce behavioral incidents.
• Supports Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) intervention plans case management activities safety planning and follow-up supports in accordance with Virginia Code 22.1-79.4 and division procedures and policies.

• Serves as an active member of school-based Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) teams.
• Develops and utilizes behavior data dashboards to identify behavioral trends hotspots and students requiring additional support.
• Analyzes discipline attendance school climate school safety and intervention data to inform decision-making and intervention planning.

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Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Three (3) years of experience working in a public school setting in a student support behavioral intervention counseling or related role
• An acceptable rating of prior teaching experience as applicable.

Preferred

• Five (5) years of successful experience working with at risk and/or behaviorally challenged children in a role that required behavior intervention and/or behavior coaching
• Registered as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) or similar behavioral support certification.
• Completion or ability to complete the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management training.

Working With Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

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 athttps:// 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.