Education:

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Education required

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  Master’s Degree preferred

Qualifications:

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  Must have or be eligible for a North Dakota teaching license

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  Minimum of three years of teaching experience; middle school experience preferred
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  Knowledge and expertise in assessments, data analysis, and student behavior interventions
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  Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal skills and willing to work as a team member
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  Ability to develop positive relationships with students, colleagues, and the school community
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  Skilled in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and planning and organization

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  Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly in multiple formats and work collaboratively with others

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Experience developing and implementing PBIS and/or MTSS-B

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  Training in Behavior Solutions, restorative practices, and/or Response To Interventions At Work

Job Goal: Under the supervision of the building Principal and Associate Principal, the Behavior Interventionist supports a positive learning environment by assisting teachers, students, and families with behavioral strategies, mentoring, and interventions to ensure all students can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Assist in coordinating and implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and the Multi-Tiered System of Support for Behavioral Health (MTSS-B) across the building

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  Support teachers with implementation of school-wide PBIS and MTSS plans with emphasis on behavioral interventions and modeling strategies to develop students' social and emotional skills
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  Set behavioral goals, monitor progress, and adjust behavioral plans in collaboration with IEP and/or MTSS teams
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  Provide behavioral support and collaboration with teachers, instructional coaches, school staff, and administrators
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  Work directly with students who are dysregulated or in need of behavior intervention
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  Record, manage, and analyze student assessment and behavior data using platforms such as Panorama
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  Lead or participate in school committees and teams related to behavioral and student support services
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  Assist in managing student behavioral incidents and discipline, including maintenance of records in accordance with district policy
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  Support the developmental and behavioral needs of students in grades 6–8.
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  Collaborate with teaching teams to align expectations and intervention plans.
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  Confer with teachers, support staff, students, and families on student behavior and discipline concerns
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  Provide consultation and mentoring services to students, as well as support and resources to parents
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  Recommend and assist in coordinating appropriate behavioral support programs
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  Support co-curricular activities and supervise in-school suspension programs as needed
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  Provide professional development and training for staff focused on behavior strategies and interventions
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  Promote a safe and respectful school environment and educate students on behavioral expectations

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  Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by building leadership

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties; Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

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  188-day contract

EVALUATION

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  By the Principal at least twice each year in the first three years of service (December 15 & April 15), and at least once each year thereafter (April 15).