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Great Hearts Academies lists this Behavior Interventionist (K-5) opportunity in arlington, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 Certifications:
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.
Worksite address
arlington, TX, 76000, US
Who can apply
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