BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONIST
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Dean of students, the Behavior Interventionist promotes positive
attitudes and behavior of students. The BI implements positive and effective interventions to
resolve conflicts. Assists teachers with classroom management and the safety of students.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
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Culture, Ethics and Integrity
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Understands, communicates, and exemplifies the goals and vision of the organization and
the Head of School’s Office.
Contributes to and maintains the organization’s culture and identity, using the
organization’s mission and vision as a guide.
Helps create an environment and culture that enables the organization to fulfill its mission
by meeting and exceeding its annual and long-term goals by: conveying the school’s
mission to all staff, motivating and providing staff with the resources required to improve
performance, and holding staff accountable to performance.
Assists teachers and counselors to better understand and work more effectively with
students that have school related behavioral problems.
Serve as a resource to staff regarding student management issues.
Fosters positive interactions among students and teaches useful social skills.
B. Instructional Leadership
Communication
 Conferences with students, parents, and teachers where individual student behavioral
problems are involved.
 Acts as resource for teachers, parents, counselors, and administrators regarding student,
behavior, and other concerns.
 Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents toward solving
problems and/or resolving conflicts.
 Promptly informs parents of escalated behavior problems, and also updates parents on good
news.
 Responds to parent concerns regarding behavior.
 Clearly communicates and consistently enforces high standards for student behavior.
Proactive/Prevention
 Independent problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans.
 Problem solve based on organizational objectives
 Works with faculty and staff to understand and implement a school wide discipline plan/
Code of Conduct.
 Promotes a positive school culture by supporting and implementing school wide routines.
 Gives students a clear sense of purpose by discussing behavioral goals.
 Assist staff with the creation and alignment of classroom student behavioral expectations
and classroom management plans
 When necessary, refers students for specialized diagnosis and extra help.
 Collaborate with staff, administrators, and parents through the response to intervention
process.
C. Strategic Planning
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Understands and implements IHS philosophy, policy, and procedures relating to conduct,
discipline, educational and attendance outcomes for students, staff, and parents.
Compile, analyze, and share student discipline data regularly, and use that data to make
decisions.
Assist in the planning, developing, and implementation of student behavior plans.
Works with faculty and staff to develop and enhance enrichment activities that support
behavioral objectives.
Assists in taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and prevent
damage to school equipment and classroom facilities. This includes managing student
logistics, such as escorting students to/from locations. Monitors and provides direction and
leadership regarding safety and security by assisting in the student arrival and dismissal
process at school entry and exit points, and within the classroom setting, as well as
participating in proper student searches when necessary.
Assists in the implementation of a comprehensive behavior management program that
includes effectively dealing with student misbehavior such as violence and/or aggression.
Assists in taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students
D. Resource Management
Behavior Management
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Has students set goals, self-assess, and know where they stand behaviorally at all
times.
Assists the Principal in a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. school
schedule, programing – before & after school as well as during school hours) for
the purpose of enforcing school policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of
school operations.
Develops students’ self-discipline and teaches them to take responsibility for their own
actions.
E. Advocacy
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Acts to influence national, state, district and school policies, practices, and decisions that
impact student engagement.
Stays informed about research findings, emerging trends, and initiatives in education in
order to improve practices.
Acts to ensure that students receive appropriate special services when necessary.
Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or
gathering information required to perform functions.
Qualifications:
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Associate Degree or equivalent
Bilingual (Spanish)
Two or more years of teaching and/or leadership experience in a school setting
demonstrating use and implementation of successful student behavior management
strategies
Knowledge of conflict resolution strategies, positive behavioral interventions and
support, creating and implementing student behavior expectations, state policies and laws
affecting the management of student behaviors
Proven ability to
o Build positive relationships with faculty, staff, parents, students, and community
o Provide direction to others and make independent judgments
o Keep and maintain accurate records; meet deadlines
o Communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds
verbally and written
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Hold and maintains a valid Louisiana driver’s license
Physical abilities include walking, climbing stairs, visual acuity,
Job Functions:
 Manage student supervision and enforce school behavioral expectations
 Counsel students and parents about school policies
 Record and document daily interventions used for each student
 Confer appropriate consequences for behavior including detention, in school suspension
and out of school suspension
 Cover classroom teachers during emergency situations
 Monitor morning bus arrival and afternoon bus departure
 Serve as chaperone on selected field trips, monitor students during school events
 Notify immediately, appropriate personnel of evidence of substance abuse, child abuse,
severe medical conditions, bullying, hazing, potential suicide or students appearing to be
under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or steroids
 Be available and flexible to perform other duties assigned by Administration
F. Other
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Work within a diverse population; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes;
and utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
Assumes the responsibility of tasks and special projects as requested by the Principal or
designee.
Performs other related duties as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and
effective functioning of the work unit.
Performs multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade
skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
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Work independently or with others in a wide variety of circumstances and in variety of
complex processes. Flexibility is required.
Excellent communication and motivations skills
Excellent management and organizations skills
Excellent observation and analytical abilities
A good knowledge about the psychology of high schools students
Creativity and innovation to come up with plans for the benefit of the students
Sensitivity towards students in order to understand their problems
Work Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk three flights of stairs,
stand and talk or hear and sometimes sit for an extended period of time. The employee is occasionally
required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee may occasionally lift/ and or move up to 150 lbs.
The demands of an extended workday (coverage of building activities and extra-curricular activities, etc.)
requires a high level of physical endurance. This job requires the ability to handle and balance multiple
demands at one time.
Other Requirements
Have a valid state driver’s license
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They
are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.