Under the direction of the Mental Health & Disabilities Manager, the Behavior Interventionist provides individualized, small-group, and classroom-wide behavioral and social-emotional support to children enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start. The position works collaboratively with classroom staff, families, and program teams to identify strengths and needs, implement developmentally appropriate strategies and interventions, and promote children's regulation, social-emotional development, inclusion, and successful participation in the classroom environment. The Behavior Interventionist uses observation, screening information, and behavioral data to guide supports, monitor progress, and assist teams in determining appropriate next steps.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides individualized, small-group, and classroom-wide behavioral and social-emotional supports based on identified child and classroom needs.
• Conduct observations and collects behavioral data to identify strengths, patterns, triggers, skill needs, and factors contributing to challenging behavior.
• Develops, implements, and monitors individualized behavior support strategies and intervention plans in collaboration with the Mental Health & Disabilities Manager and classroom teams.
• Provides direct instruction and support to children in emotional regulation, social skills, problem-solving, communication, transitions, and other identified developmental skills.
• Models and coaches developmentally appropriate, proactive behavior-support strategies for classroom staff to promote consistent implementation across routines and environments.
• Develops and implements visual supports, environmental modifications, regulation supports, and other strategies that increase children's independence, inclusion, and successful classroom participation.
• Reviews screening information, behavioral data, observations, and team input to monitor progress, evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, and assist in determining next steps.
• Collaborate with classroom staff, program teams, and mental health consultants to support consistent and coordinated services for children.
• Supports the implementation of social emotional strategies, accommodations, and goals identified through IEPs, IFSPs, behavior support plans, and other individualized plans within the scope of the position.
• Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervisor may assign.

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• Registered Behavior Technician Certification and 1 year of relevant experience, Or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and two years of relevant experience required, Or Bachelor Degree in ECE or a related field preferred. 

CERTIFICATES/LICENSE/REGISTRATION:

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.