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Behavior Interventionist Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District Nah Tah Wahsh PSA - Wilson, Michigan Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in

Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District Job Details Job ID:

5838054

Application Deadline:

Jul 31, 2026 3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

Aug 12, 2026

Job Description Job Description:

Behavior Interventionist Position Summary The Behavior Interventionist is responsible for providing proactive behavioral support to promote student success through relationship-building, skill development, and early intervention. The primary role of this position is to prevent behavioral concerns from escalating by teaching social-emotional and behavioral skills, implementing individualized interventions, and collaborating with staff and families to support positive student outcomes. The Behavior Interventionist serves as a coach, mentor, and problem-solver for students experiencing behavioral, social, or emotional challenges. This position works collaboratively with the Principal, Assistant Principal, Behavior Response Specialist, Teachers, School Social Worker, Special Education Staff, and families to increase student success, improve school climate, and reduce behavioral disruptions through preventative support. The Behavior Interventionist is not the primary disciplinarian or crisis responder . While the position may provide support during behavioral crises when requested, its primary responsibility is prevention, intervention, restorative follow-up, and helping students develop the skills needed to be successful in school. Position Philosophy The Behavior Interventionist recognizes that behavior is a form of communication and that students are most successful when behavioral expectations are explicitly taught, consistently reinforced, and supported through positive relationships. This position is grounded in the belief that behavior can be changed through prevention, instruction, coaching, and restorative practices rather than punishment alone. The ultimate goal is to help students develop the behavioral, social, and emotional skills necessary to thrive academically and personally while creating a positive and inclusive school environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Proactive Student Support Build positive, trusting relationships with students across grades K-12. Identify students who may benefit from behavioral interventions through observations, referrals, and data review. Provide individual and small-group behavioral coaching. Teach self-regulation, emotional regulation, executive functioning, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills. Support students during challenging transitions and unstructured times throughout the school day. Reinforce school-wide behavioral expectations through Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Encourage student engagement, self-advocacy, and personal responsibility. Behavioral Interventions Coordinate and facilitate Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) and other Tier II interventions. Complete Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) through observations and behavioral data collection. Develop and implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and behavior support strategies. Monitor student progress and adjust interventions in collaboration with the student support team. Teach and reinforce replacement behaviors that promote long-term behavioral success. Develop individualized behavior goals and monitor student progress toward those goals. Assist in developing proactive classroom supports that reduce challenging behaviors. Staff Collaboration Collaborate with teachers to implement proactive classroom behavior management strategies. Provide consultation regarding behavioral supports, accommodations, and interventions. Model effective de-escalation, relationship-building, and positive behavior support techniques. Participate in MTSS, IEP, Section 504, Student Intervention Team (SIT) Meetings, and behavior planning meetings. Collaborate with the Behavior Response Specialist to ensure students receive appropriate follow-up support after behavioral incidents. Work closely with administration, the School Social Worker, Counselor, and Special Education staff to coordinate services. Family Collaboration Build positive partnerships with parents and guardians. Communicate behavioral progress, intervention strategies, and student successes as appropriate. Collaborate with families to establish consistent behavioral expectations at home and at school. Provide families with resources and strategies to support positive behavioral growth. Crisis Support (Secondary Responsibility) Assist during behavioral crises only when requested by the Behavior Response Specialist, Principal, Assistant Principal, or Administration. Utilize district-approved, currently Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) verbal de-escalation techniques to assist in calming students. Support students in processing behavioral incidents after they have regained emotional regulation. Assist with successful reintegration into the classroom following disciplinary action. Coordinate restorative conversations, mediations, and re-entry meetings after disciplinary consequences have been addressed. Responsibilities Not Assigned to This Position The Behavior Interventionist is not expected to: Serve as the primary responder to behavioral crises. Routinely remove students from classrooms. Determine disciplinary consequences outside of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Conduct disciplinary investigations. Contact parents regarding disciplinary decisions unless requested by administration. Supervise in-school suspension, detention, or behavior reset rooms as a primary responsibility. Function as school security or law enforcement. Replace classroom teachers in managing routine classroom behavior. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in education, psychology, criminal justice, social work, child development, or a related field; or equivalent experience working with children and adolescents. Experience working with students exhibiting behavioral, emotional, or social challenges. Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and district policies. Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during high-stress situations. Valid Michigan driver's license. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to: Build trusting and supportive relationships with students. Teach behavioral and social-emotional skills effectively. Analyze behavioral data to guide interventions. Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and trauma-informed practices. Utilize restorative practices and mediation techniques. Collaborate effectively with teachers, families, and student support personnel. Maintain professional boundaries while fostering positive student relationships. Demonstrate flexibility, patience, and sound judgment. Promote equitable, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed practices. Implement Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) or other Tier II interventions. Develop Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs). Utilize restorative practices and conflict mediation as part of work with individual students. Collaborate with multidisciplinary student support teams. Utilize Training in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Safety Care, Handle With Care, or other approved crisis intervention programs. Physical Requirements Ability to move throughout the school building frequently. Ability to supervise students in classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, and other school environments. Ability to respond promptly when behavioral support is requested. Ability to occasionally lift or assist students as permitted through district-approved crisis intervention training. Ability to safely utilize approved de-escalation techniques when assisting during behavioral situations. Work Environment The Behavior Interventionist works throughout the K-12 school environment, including classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, gymnasiums, and other school settings. The position requires flexibility, collaboration, professionalism, and responsiveness to changing student needs while maintaining a positive, student-centered approach. Reports To Assistant Principal or Principal Performance Expectations Success in this position is demonstrated by: Positive relationships with students, staff, and families. Effective implementation of proactive behavioral interventions. Reduction in the frequency and intensity of recurring behavioral concerns. Increased student use of replacement behaviors and self-regulation strategies. Accurate and timely documentation of interventions and student progress. Effective collaboration with teachers, administration, and support staff. High-fidelity implementation of PBIS, MTSS, and individualized behavioral supports. Promotion of a safe, respectful, and supportive school climate.

Position Type:

Full-Time Salary:

$45,000 to $75,000 Per Year Job Requirements At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Matthew Paul Johnson-Reeves ,

Superintendent Nah Tah Wahsh PSA Phone:

9067232716

Email:

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