2024-25 Behavior Interventionist - West Des Moines, United States - West Des Moines Community School District

Description

Address: 1020 8th Street, West Des Moines, Iowa

State of Iowa teaching license with Instructional Strategist II: BD/LD, Instructional Strategist II: ID, B-21 School Social Worker (Master's degree in Social Work), or B-21 School Psychologist endorsement required.

Board certified Behavior Analyst preferred.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plan and provide professional development related to effective behavior strategies and/or ongoing coaching for building teachers and support staff.
• Advocates for the needs of children.
• Support at-risk programming from a district systemic lens.
• Train staff in the use of Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Strategies (CPI).
• Work directly with special education support staff to develop methods for working with special education teachers on classroom management and instruction in special education classrooms.
• Assist in the development and implementation of behavior plans for students with intensive behavioral needs.
• Use research-based strategies to model classroom management and instruction with students.
• Analyze student achievement data to measure effectiveness of instructional models and strategies.
• Works with others to solve problems in a positive and creative manner.
• Meet regularly with special education teachers.
• Attend and participate in designated professional learning communities.
• Review materials and programs to provide guidance for the special education department.
• Read current research articles and professional materials.
• Attend in and out of district conferences as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Works collaboratively with all service areas.
• Complete all training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Application Procedure:
Please submit the following information with your application:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Minimum of three letters of reference
• Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if selected for a position.)
• Iowa Teaching License (When available)

Selection Procedure:
Applicants with completed applications will be screened for the interview process.

If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a call or email from the person involved with the hiring process.

You will receive an email notification if you are not selected for an interview.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email stating their application is complete.

AA/EEO Employer

Primary Location WALNUT CREEK CAMPUS

Salary Range $48,451.00 / Per Year

Shift Type Full-Time