2026-2027 Behavior Interventionist

Behavior Interventionist

 

Position Summary:

 

The Behavior Interventionist plays a vital role in supporting the academic, social, and behavioral development of students with significant behavioral challenges.  Under the direction of teachers, site leadership, and specialized staff, this position provides assisted instruction in individualized and small groups, implements behavior intervention strategies, collects and maintains behavioral data, and fosters a supportive environment that promotes student growth and success.  The paraprofessional models and reinforces positive behavior, supports de-escalation and reintegration efforts, and collaborates closely with staff and families to ensure consistency and effectiveness of interventions.  Duties also include supervision, student escorting, attending relevant meetings and training sessions, and maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.

 

Essential Duties:

 

1. Great Teaching & Learning (Instructional Infrastructure):

    

   • Assists in providing instruction to behaviorally challenged individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher or site leadership.

   • Works one-on-one and/or in small groups with students with serious behavioral needs.

   • Monitors and assists students in prescribed learning activities and interventions.

   • Reinforce instruction and behavior individually or in small groups as directed by teachers and site leadership.

   • Model and reinforce behavioral expectations and strategies in individual or small group settings to help students access learning.

   • Assists students in developing self-help, self-regulation, and self-advocacy skills as directed.

2. Great People (Talent Management):

    

   • Participate in meetings, training, and professional development as assigned.

   • Actively participates in behavior intervention meetings, IEP or 504 meetings, as appropriate.

   • Confer and review with teachers, instructional personnel, behavior specialists, and psychologists regarding collected data, programs, and materials to meet student needs.

3. Great Culture (Systems Leaders):

    

   • Reduce and redirect inappropriate behavior.

   • Provides assistance with de-escalating student behaviors and reintegration back into the classroom.

   • Assist students by providing proper examples, behavioral intervention, emotional support, and general guidance in the school setting.

   • Assists students and parents by providing proper examples, emotional support, and general guidance as directed.

   • Communicates with teachers and site leadership regarding programs and materials to meet student needs.

   • Observe, change, alter, and improve the social interaction skills of students according to behavior modification techniques.

4. Great Systems (Support & Accountability):

    

   • Collects data and records anecdotal student progress notes and maintains behavioral charting data.

   • Report progress regarding student behavior and performance.

   • Maintains appropriate documentation, records, and reports.

   • Follows health and safety practices and regulations.

   • Maintains confidentiality and follows FERPA regula