What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Interventionist position at Essex Westford School District?
Essex Westford School District (EWSD) has opportunities for full-time Behavioral Interventionists to become part of our invaluable special education team beginning in the 24/25 school year. This role supports the delivery of services for students with behavioral and academic challenges by providing intensive therapeutic support in the least restrictive environment so students can be successful in school.
Pay: $22.25 based on experience
We also offer RBT training as a benefit
EWSD offers excellent benefits including generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution. As well as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training
Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
- 1 to 2 years of directly related experience or training.
- Ability to implement behavioral modification plans, provide crisis intervention, and manage aggressive behaviors.
- Ability to use adaptive technology.
- Dedication to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.
- Willingness and ability to be trained in restrictive behavioral intervention.
- Ability to read and interpret educational plans and behavioral data documents.
- Ability to attend an evening course on direct instruction and after-school training sessions.
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, mental health, education, or other appropriate disciplines is preferred but not required.
For additional information, CLICK HERE for a copy of the full job description.
Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."
EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. Candidates with experience living or working in another country, the ability to fluently speak more than one language, and/or peace corp experience are encouraged to apply.
EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individuals are subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Please click HERE for additional background check information.
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