Behavior Intervention Specialist

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Behavior Intervention Specialists at Riverside Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a Behavior Intervention Specialist, you will create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

The Behavior Intervention Specialist provides support to at-risk students addressing conduct, discipline, or attendance issues while helping these students become more academically successful. The Behavior Intervention Specialist is responsible for creating classroom and/or school-based behavior models to promote a positive and healthy school environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Demonstrate an understanding, respectful and receptive attitude toward the behavioral needs of students of various age groups
• Provide expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function-based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Meet with students whose behavior warrants intervention and develop individualized behavior tracking and intervention programs
• Serve on IEP Teams and develop relationships with students requiring intervention
• Work with staff on issues such as crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions
• Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers, and parents in finding positive solutions for behavior modification
• Monitor student attendance while developing Absence Intervention Plans, working to achieve school-wide daily attendance
• Promote school culture through daily practices, positive attitude, and collaboration with students, families, and staff
• Maintain timely and accurate records and files consistent with school policies and procedures
• Participate in other duties such as school events, trainings, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty, as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, health, or another related field preferred
• Intervention Specialist license preferred
• A minimum of three years' experience working with 'at-risk' or 'behaviorally challenged' children as a teacher, social worker, tutor, or mentor, preferably in a multi-cultural setting
• Track record of building trust and positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to maintain composure and job performance under changing or stressful conditions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to pass federal, state, and local background checks