Intervention Specialist I

EASTCONN's Bridges Community School (BCS) in Columbia CT serves students ages 5 through 22 with a variety of learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. BCS is committed to the practices found across all of our specialized programs, including explicit instruction; data-based decision-making; team collaboration; and universal, proactive approaches. The qualified candidate will utilize the tenets of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to support program development and implementation/progress monitoring of behavior support plans in public and private educational settings. The ideal candidate will have experience in data collection, organization and analysis for the purpose of future programming decisions, as well acknowledge and skills in conducting functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) and developing/implementing behavior intervention plans (BIPs). The individual in this position will engage in training of school-based personnel on implementation of strategies as delineated by the student's educational program, as well as feedback and professional development for staff on best practices in supporting students with special needs. Skills and experience in report writing and development/implementation of behavioral strategies a must. Responsibilities also include attendance and participation in team meetings and PPTs for the purpose of supporting program development and implementation. Master's degree in applied behavior analysis, school psychology, education, or other related feed required. To learn more about this position and why EASTCONN's Bridges Community School is a great place to work, click here At EASTCONN, we believe that diversity is key to our success. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including those who may not meet every listed qualification. Your passion, drive, and perspective are what matter most to us. As an EEO/AA employer, EASTCONN provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our policies. AA/EOE M/F/D/V