Behavior Interventionist

Equitas Academy prepares students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspires them to be champions of equity.

The primary role of the Behavioral Interventionist is to support scholars with IEPs through small group instruction, push-in classroom support, and reading intervention. The ideal candidate should have experience working with students with disabilities and challenging behaviors.

• Assist scholars with behavioral challenges in and outside the classroom

• Provide support to students with special education needs to achieve IEP goals

• Collaborate with scholars' general education and RSP teacher

• Facilitate reading intervention, small group instruction and pull out groups

• Conduct academic assessments

• Provide instruction in various drills and activities using learning strategies designed to introduce, reinforce, or modify skills

• Actively participate in professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics

• Work and assist teachers during the school day with instruction, oversight, and supervision of students

• Follow policies and procedures for health, safety, and nutrition

• Maintain high behavioral expectations for scholar behavior at all times and enforce Equitas Academy’s positive discipline policies

• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, parents, and other stakeholders

• May provide adaptive supports with eating and toileting

• Perform other duties as assigned

Starting at $23/hour. This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits.

• AA degree or equivalent required

•BA degree preferred

• Knowledge and experience in ABA

• Criminal clearance, including fingerprints and TB Test

• Previous experience working with and supervising children

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

• Current CPR and 1st Aid Certificate within 3 months of employment