Behavioral Interventionist

Provides administrative intervention for students with behavioral problems and ensures school safety.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Provides administrative intervention for students utilizing a behavioral approach to promote learning.

Receives students from classrooms or office whenever necessary to address behavioral or attendance problems and de-escalates inappropriate behavior utilizing prescribed administrative intervention procedures.

Supervises hallways and areas of student movement during class breaks and before and after school; supervises in-school suspension, mediation essays, and other office consequences.

Ensures safety by coordinating the repair of faulty equipment and facilities with the Maintenance Department and supervising fire drills and other school emergency procedures.

Assumes responsibility for the academic and social skills growth of each student; cares for student health and well-being during the school day.

Monitors student progress, oversees field trips, and provides positive reinforcement to students to foster and maintain improvements in behavior.

Communicates with other professionals regarding individual student needs and progress; provides consultation to Family-Teachers, parents or guardians, and school staff regarding student behavior and consequences.

Prepares quarterly reports for homework and office referrals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to successfully teach and present behavior skills and material to students.

Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care.

Computer skills in Microsoft Office.

Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

Knowledge of the Boys Town Model.

Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience including experience with learning disabled or behaviorally impaired learners required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred.

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