Behavior Interventionist

Behavior Interventionist (PT)

Detroit, MI • Part-time

About the Job

Behavior Interventionist

Detroit Metropolitan Area- Rotate between three locations. (Detroit, Oak Park, Redford).
Flexible work schedule: 20 hours/week- 9:00am to 2:00 pm.
$42.50/hr.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with classroom teachers, school Psychologists, and school Social Workers on developing Behavior Intervention Plans for students with behavioral concerns.


• Work directly and diligently with identified students to adapt behaviors that substantially increase their academic performance and functional independence.


• Provide strategies and activities specifically designed for targeted students.


• Supports students with behavioral needs in the classroom in collaboration with the general education teacher.


• Supports families of students who have behavioral challenges.


• Provide Professional Learning to staff on ways to support students with behavioral challenges in the classroom.


• Model strategies in the classroom for general education teachers to implement to support students with behavioral challenges.


• Coordinate, monitor, interpret, and report data on targeted student behavior.


• Complete effective formal & informal individual student assessments and produce accurate, articulate, and timely written reports.


• Participate as a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team for assigned cases.


• Communicate effectively in a liaison role with parents, staff, administration, school districts and agencies regarding current students and referrals.


• Consult and collaborate with teachers, ancillary, paraprofessionals, administrators, parents, and outside agency supports on a routine basis.


• Facilitate problem-solving utilizing a structured meeting format to address challenging behavior(s), classroom management, program concerns, etc.


• Aid teams with developing successful transitions for incoming referrals & students returning to their resident district.


• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.


• Other duties as assigned by the administration.

Specialized Education: Training, knowledge, experience, and certification(s) required.

• Applicant must have completed a Master's Degree.


• Michigan Department of Education fully approved School Psychologist, School Social Worker, Counselor, Special Education Teacher, or certified K-6 Gen Ed Teacher with over 5 years of experience in the classroom.


• Behavior Intervention Specialist Certification preferred but not required.


• Knowledge and experience with Positive Behavior Support, Functional Behavior Analysis, and Behavior Intervention Planning are preferred.


• Training, familiarity, and experience with students with disabilities, developmental disabilities, dual diagnosis &/or emotional impairment.


• Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention strategies or be willing to be trained.


• ABA experience required.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with superior organization and communication skills.


• Strong consultative communication skills.


• Knowledge of MDE Emergency Seclusion & Emergency Restraint Law.


• Proficiency in Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.) and online sourcing tools with functional knowledge of internet use for search platforms.


• Extensive knowledge of and experience developing a platform for data collection, analysis, and progress monitoring.


• Ability to withstand the strain of the position.


• Must be reliable and punctual with excellent work-related attendance record.

Physical Requirement:

• Able to lift 15 pounds to carry, push, and/or pull items.


• Hear and speak to exchange information in person or on the telephone.


• The ability to travel to other buildings within the district is required.

About Elite Diversity Staffing:

Elite Diversity Staffing is more than just a staffing company. We partner with our clients to hire and work with employees to create a quality working environment and solve problems as they come up. We are also providing staffing solutions for the following areas needing hiring in volume: full-service medical, food service, engineers, sanitization services, and government defense. WE ARE MORE THAN A STAFFING COMPANY.

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