Behavior Interventionist - San Angelo, United States - GrapeCreek

Description

Seeking motivated applicant that enjoys making a difference in children's lives. Grape Creek ISD is a 3A district located 10 minutes outside of San Angelo. The district has new and updated facilities and prioritizes providing staff and students with all the tools they need to be successful in the classroom. The Behavior Interventionist provides an important service to students in need of a more controlled environment for learning. Thank you for your interest.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an Education related field.
• Certification in Special Education and/or General Education from the Texas State Board of Educator Certification
• Strong ability to work effectively under high-pressure situations involving students with behavior disorders.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with administrators, school staff, parents, students, and other personnel.
• Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize as required to achieve the goals of the position.

• Provides support and training for teachers, staff, and parents to develop and implement behavior intervention techniques for students with behavioral challenges.
• Works with special education staff to develop and implement a student's Individual Education Program.
• When invited, attend ARD Meetings and staffings to consult with applicable members in order to help a student with behavioral challenges become successful in the general education.
• Collaborates with school personnel, students, parents, and the community to ensure intervention techniques are successful for students with special needs.
• Provides a "time out" setting for students with behavioral challenges in crisis.
• Works collaboratively with administration, teachers, and other personnel across campuses.
• Implements strategies to de-escalate students with behavioral concerns, such as the Crisis Prevention Intervention Program, and provides school personnel with information on these strategies to create a cohesive technique when working with these students.