Behavior Intervention Specialist - Hope School Project (47143)

THE POSITION:

The Behavioral Intervention Specialist is responsible for providing tiered, trauma-informed behavioral support to K–12 students in the Hope School Project. This role collaborates with educators, administrators, families, and support teams to engage students in strength-based planning, foster positive coping skills, and implement individualized behavior support strategies. The Behavioral Intervention Specialist models restorative practices, advocates for students, and provides coaching and consultation to school staff. This position requires a flexible, collaborative, and eager-to-learn professional committed to supporting youth impacted by trauma.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect data based on Functional Behavior Assessments and provide support using neurobiologically and trauma-responsive strategies.
• Collaborate with students to identify replacement behaviors and build coping, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Provide in-classroom modeling, coaching, and consultation to educators on trauma-informed practices and behavioral interventions.
• Offer direct student support during behavioral incidents and facilitate restorative conversations and planning.
• Monitor student progress by collecting data, assessing the effectiveness of interventions, and modifying plans as needed.
• Support the implementation of classroom-based social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons and behavioral teaching strategies.
• Provide supervision and regulation support in various school settings, including during transitions and non-classroom time.
• Collaborate with the Team to refer students to appropriate school or community-based supports when additional services are required.
• Build and maintain positive rapport with students from diverse backgrounds, with sensitivity to socio-economic challenges.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of students and the mission of the Hope School Project.