Duties
Job Summary: The Behavior Interventionist designs, implements, and supports evidence-based behavioral interventions to reduce challenging behaviors and increase positive, pro-social behaviors for students across school settings. This position provides direct support to students and serves as a coach and consultant to staff, promoting the consistent use of research-based behavior management strategies aligned with district initiatives and student IEPs.
Reports to: Special Education Coordinators and Assistant Superintendent
Key Responsibilities:
Student Support & Data Collection
- Observe students across settings and collect behavioral data to accurately assess concerns
- Analyze data to identify behavioral patterns, triggers, and functions of behavior
- Provide written summaries of observations, findings, and recommended interventions
Behavior Planning & Intervention
- Consult with teachers and administrators on the development, implementation, and revision of FBAs and BIPs
- Generate and share research-based strategies and interventions tailored to individual student needs
- Model intervention strategies in classrooms and other school settings
- Support the delivery of social skills instruction in collaboration with teachers and related service staff
Collaboration & Consultation
- Maintain an ongoing consultative relationship with teachers, administrators, and support staff
- Provide feedback, ideas, and recommendations to IEP teams as appropriate
- Collaborate effectively with IEP team members and participate in IEP meetings when required
- Participate in and/or lead problem-solving meetings, including Tier 2 and Tier 3 PBIS teams
Training & Professional Development
- Provide workshops, trainings, and presentations to district staff as needed
- Engage in ongoing professional learning to remain current with best practices in behavior intervention
- Participate in program-specific training as directed by supervising administrators
- Remain current with applicable licensure and certification requirements
Compliance & District Responsibilities
- Assist staff with SASS referrals and related documentation as needed
- Abide by all applicable federal and state laws, Illinois School Code, and District 90/BASSC policies and procedures
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student records and information
- Complete required documentation, schedules, attendance, and internal paperwork accurately and timely.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
Qualifications
Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:
- Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS I or LBS II endorsement.
- Master's degree in Education or related field preferred.
- Training and/or experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), behavior intervention, autism, special education, and/or social work/counseling preferred.
- Knowledge and experience with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
- Knowledge of multiple disability categories.
- Familiarity with school-based and community resources.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Highly dependable with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents, and professional staff.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics.
How to Apply
Application Procedure:
Apply online
Selection Procedure: It is not necessary that you contact the District #90 administrators to request an interview. The following procedure will be followed:
1. Applications will be reviewed.
2. Based upon the assessment of the application, the most promising candidates will be contacted for a personal interview.
3. Following the interview process, a written recommendation will be prepared supporting the employment decision.
4. The recommendation for employment will be presented by the Superintendent to the Board of Education for consideration and action.
5. Those Candidates who were interviewed will be notified of the Board's decision.