Behavior Interventionist (K-5)

Position Title:Behavior Interventionist 

Department:Special Student Services 

Location:Great Hearts Arlington Lower School (K-5) 

Reports To: Headmaster 

EEO Classification: Professional 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Compensation Type: Salaried 

Position Summary: 

Work with special education teachers district-wide to develop and implement ABA based-behavior management strategies in classrooms and to provide specific behavior intervention supports to students. Assist campus staff in developing functional behavior assessments. Behavior improvement plans, positive behavior supports, and behavior management plans. 

Required/Preferred Education and Certifications: 

• Master’s degree from accredited university preferred 

• BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) Certification preferred 

Required/Preferred Knowledge and Skills: 

• Knowledge of specific ABA strategies and interventions for working students with autism and other developmental disabilities and behavior challenges 

• Knowledge of proper ABA assessment protocols for evaluation and data collection Knowledge of how to provide services for students in alignment with students’ individualized education programs 

• Strong organizational skills 

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills Previous experience in professional development presentations 

Required/Preferred Experience: 

• Two years of special education classroom teaching experience 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

Instructional and Program Management 

• Model positive behavioral intervention strategies for teachers to use the classroom setting 

• Assist teachers in analyzing behavior and developing correlating strategies for intervention 

• Assist teachers and special education staff in the implementation of behavior strategies 

• Complete FBAs and BIPs when requested by ARD committee 

• Provide professional development as requested 

• Provide student and teacher observations to assist in the development of behavior interventions and strategies, FBAs and BIPs 

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities 

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents 

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills 

Student Management 

• Demonstrate support for the district’s student management policies and expected student behavior related to special education program 

Communication and Community Relations 

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members. 

Personal Qualities & Values 

• Passionately Committed: With humility and curiosity, we seek to know more about our core purpose; seek to share (with each other and with others externally as an advocate); seek to live the mission ourselves with relentless pursuit and intrinsic motivation; seek to understand our work and how it serves the mission…which should result in getting the right stuff done with measurable results because we love actualization – not just the theory 

• A Servant’s Heart: The foundational element of having a servant’s heart is the acknowledgement of inherent dignity in their fellow human. Someone with a servant’s heart believes that their work is to promote the development of those around them and make it possible for others to be successful in serving the mission of the organization. 

• Team Player: We believe our mission can only be accomplished through collaboration and receive true joy in being a part of something greater than ourselves; Each of us is one part of a whole, each with different roles, expertise and responsibilities; working together in synchronicity. 

Compensation 

Great Hearts offers a very competitive benefits package and overall compensation will be commensurate with talent, experience, and education. 

Additional Requirements: 

Type of fingerprint clearance: Must possess or obtain valid Texas fingerprint clearance card. 

Mental Demands, Physical Functions, and Environmental Factors: 

Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be  to move or position equipment up to 15 poundsapproximately.  

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals. 

• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting 

• Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse  

• Environment: occasional districtwide and statewide travel 

• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress 

Travel required: May need to travel locally to the various academies within the metro area. 

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.