Behavior Interventionist

POSITION TITLE

: Behavior Interventionist

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Certified Position:

201-day

Employee FLSA Status:

Exempt

RESPONSIBLE TO

: Principal

RESPONSIBLE FOR

: Works with teachers and administrators to develop and provide behavioral support.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance and adheres to established work schedules. Models direct social skills instruction for teachers and paraprofessionals who work with students experiencing emotional dysregulation. Assists teachers in setting up appropriate physical classroom environments and develop effective classroom management procedures. Assist teachers in completing Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans and Positive Behavior Support Plans for individual students with autism and emotional/behavioral disorders. Assists teachers and students in developing self-monitoring techniques for students, such as behavior contracts and action plans for improvement Assists teacher on BIPs, and FBAs in home, and school settings. Collaborates with agencies, families, schools and others as needed for the purpose of implementing the behavior intervention plan as a team. Develop, review and refine behavioral support plans Provide professional development to local school staff Finalize data gathered through the MTSS process Willingness to obtain additional training in areas related to job function, knowledge and/or abilities Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree required

Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate Experience:

At least three years successful teaching experience

Physical Demands:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities, ability to lift a student up to a weight of 60 pounds without assistance, ability to perform a two-person lift for students over 60 pounds

Work Environment:

Normal working environment. Will be expected to work directly with students, families and school personnel to best meet students' needs. Not assigned to a specific school, will work with all schools, on an as needed basis.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and collaborative work schedule with other employees. Ability to work well with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and timely manner both in oral and written form. Ability to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities. Instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners. Understanding of applied behavior analysis methodologies. Understanding of functional behavioral assessment. Assessment and treatment of severe behavior. Ability to evaluate the evidence base underlying treatment and interventions. Student management and data collections.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

The Board of Education of the City of Marietta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or gender in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. SALARY SCHEDULES