Banning Lewis Academy - Behavior Intervention Specialist

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

Accel Schools - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Colorado Springs, CO

51-100 employees

About the position

The Behavior Intervention Specialist at ACCEL Schools is dedicated to providing support to at-risk students in Colorado Springs, CO, focusing on their behavioral, academic, and social-emotional development. This role involves creating a nurturing classroom environment, implementing behavior models, and collaborating with staff and families to promote positive behavior and attendance. The specialist will work with students facing conduct, discipline, or attendance issues, aiming to enhance their academic success while fostering a safe and engaging learning atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding and respectful attitude toward the behavioral needs of students of various age groups.
• Provide expert knowledge of techniques for 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 crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors affecting the implementation of interventions.
• Consult with administrators, teachers, and parents to find positive solutions for behavior modification.
• Monitor student attendance and develop Absence Intervention Plans to improve school-wide attendance.
• Promote school culture through daily practices and collaboration with students, families, and staff.
• Maintain timely and accurate records and files consistent with school policies and procedures.
• Participate in school events, trainings, and duties such as morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, health, or a 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.

Benefits

• Salary starting at $52,000, commensurate with experience.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement contributions.
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child).
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools.