Behavior Interventionist at Lakeview Elementary

POSITION AVAILABLE

Behavior Interventionist Lakeview Elementary Salary and benefits based Program Assistant contract, Level 7 $28.28 to $35.01 per hour, plus benefits 186-day per year work calendar Eight hours of paid time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch time per day

PURPOSE Team with building staff to implement behavior strategies and culturally relevant strategies to support students' successful participation in the education setting.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support communication and build positive relationships between students and building staff
• Collaborate with building administration and staff to implement effective positive behavioral management strategies as well as conflict mediation and de-escalation strategies.
• Support student success in the classroom and in participation in academics.
• Assist in facilitating groups with staff, students and families.
• Liaison with resources in the community.
• Demonstrate skills in working collaboratively with education- and community-based agencies in development and implementation of plans to address individual student's needs.
• Support and facilitate crisis management.
• Work under the supervision of BCBA and Special Education Supervisors.
• Implement interventions, collect data, coach and mentor staff.
• Work at an assigned district wide site for approx 4-6 weeks with a 1:1 student.
• This position will be working with students who have high intense behaviors.
• Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in education, counseling, or social work.
• Experience working with adolescents, including students with disabilities, in an educational setting.
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to deliver positive behavior intervention and support
• Knowledge of diversity issues and the African American community.
• Effective communication and human relations skills
• Knowledge and skills in group facilitation
• Collaborative problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely manner.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Apply online at www.applitrack.com/rdale/onlineapp/

POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED An Equal Opportunity Employer Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.

Anh Tran Human Resources Program Director Robbinsdale Area Schools 4148 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427