Job Description

Behavior Interventionist

Job ID:4399212
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

TITLE:BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST (Elementary, Middle or High School)
TYPE:Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement
SALARY:Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement
REPORTS TO:Social Emotional Director

POSITION GOAL:The role of the Behavior Interventionist is to assess students with behavior issues, collect data on students, work with school administration, teachers, school counselors, school social workers/school adjustment counselors, and school psychologists to devise behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for students and evaluate the effectiveness of the plans. Lastly, the Behavior Interventionist will be a key support person in ensuring that all students have the tools and supportive environment they need to learn and be successful in school and beyond.

SEE THE CHICOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL SCHOOLSPRING WEBSITE FOR ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology.
LICSW, LMHC, or LCSW with a strong mental/behavioral health background preferred; and
License by the Massachusetts Department of Education as a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor (Levels: All) or BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
Excellent time management skills, including the ability to triage/prioritize competing needs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the proven ability to effectively communicate with students and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences
Proven ability to relate to and work with a variety of constituencies including but not limited to: administrators, teachers, other school staff members, parents/guardians, students, visitors, and community and social service agencies

ADA & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, adding machines, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must be able to stand, crouch and bend over for a long period of time at intervals throughout the day.
Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology.
LICSW, LMHC, or LCSW with a strong mental/behavioral health background preferred; and
License by the Massachusetts Department of Education as a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor (Levels: All) or BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
Excellent time management skills, including the ability to triage/prioritize competing needs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the proven ability to effectively communicate with students and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences
Proven ability to relate to and work with a variety of constituencies including but not limited to: administrators, teachers, other school staff members, parents/guardians, students, visitors, and community and social service agencies
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

CONTACT INFORMATION
Abbey Tenczar, Social Emotional Director
134 Dulong Circle
Chicopee, Massachusetts 01022
Phone: 413-594-3410
Fax: 413-594-3552
Email: atenczar@cpsge.org