About the role
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 Certification s :
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
- required
- to move or position equipment up to 15
- pounds
- approximately .
- 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.
- US Work Authorization is required.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.