Behavior Interventionist - Lakes Educational Partnership

Behavior Interventionist - Lakes Educational Partnership

Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency Lakes Educational Partnership - Spencer - Spencer, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

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Application Deadline: Sep 18, :59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting a teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students with behavior challenges in a K-12 day treatment program. This position is also responsible for monitoring, redirecting and modifying student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance, administering intensive behavior intervention programs to identified students, and performing a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

Hiring Specifications

Education

• High school diploma, Associate’s Degree


• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Certification

• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification preferred


• Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporter Training Certification

Experience

• Experience working with applicable age students who have behavior challenges


• Experience working with students with special need


• De-escalation experience


• Successful experience working in an intervention setting as well as the classroom

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of, and ability to implement, de-escalation techniques


• Knowledge of, and ability to implement, behavior management techniques


• Knowledge of intensive behavior intervention techniques


• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities, developmental delays, and autistic behavior


• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in district schools including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading, including punctuation and vocabulary and ability to assist with instructional and related activities in a learning environment


• Knowledge of safe practices in classroom, playground activities, and community events and health regulations


• Knowledge of basic instructional methods and techniques


• Ability to monitor and observe student behavior according to approved policies and procedures


• Knowledge of district policies, rules and regulations


• Ability to collect and record behavior/academic student data


• Ability to develop rapport and interact effectively with students


• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing


• Ability to handle emotionally charged situations


• Ability to interact and collaborate with staff, students and families in a professional manner


• Ability to maintain confidentiality


• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status or disability

Technology Requirements

• Word processing and spreadsheet skills


• Ability to use a variety of technology/software platforms (iPad or Tablet Devices, Assistive Technology Devices, etc.)


• Skill or the ability to learn the delivery and use of on-line learning programs as needed per school assignment

Job Duties

• Assists in providing instruction to behaviorally challenged individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher


• Administers one-to-one intensive behavior intervention to students


• Actively participates in behavior intervention meetings and professional development


• Collects data and records anecdotal student progress notes and maintains behavioral charting data


• Monitors and assists students in prescribed learning activities


• Monitors, observes and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures, including progress regarding student performance and behavior


• Assists students and parents by providing proper examples, emotional support and general guidance as directed


• Communicates with teachers regarding programs and materials to meet student needs


• Follows health and safety practices and regulations


• Assists students in developing self-help and self-advocacy skills as directed


• Assists in implementing specialized student plans (IEP, FBA, BIP, 504, HIP)


• Supports the multi-tiered systems of support initiatives


• Directs student group activities as assigned


• Provides assistance with de-escalating student behaviors and reintegration back into the classroom


• Implements classroom management system as applicable


• Follows Board policies, district procedures and contractual obligations


• Completes other duties as assigned

Position Type: 1.0 FTE

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Contact Information

• Chris Wells , Administrator of Special Education Instructional Services


• Estherville


• Phone:


• Email: