District Behavior Interventionist at Westwood Community School District in Dearborn Heights, MI

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: District Behavior Interventionist Reports To: Designated District Administrator LOCATION: Districtwide � Elementary and Secondary SALARY: Commensurate with experience TERMS: Full time, non-union 10-month Position with Fringe Benefits FUNDING: 31a Position Summary The District Behavior Interventionist provides direct behavioral intervention and student support services across elementary and secondary school settings. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist students experiencing behavioral, social-emotional, or self-regulation challenges that interfere with their academic success, school engagement, and positive participation in the learning environment. The Behavior Interventionist works collaboratively with building administrators, teachers, school counselors, social workers, special education staff, and families to identify behavioral needs, implement targeted interventions, and promote positive student outcomes. This position supports the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and restorative practices initiatives through proactive intervention, skill development, crisis prevention, and data-informed decision-making. The position requires flexibility to work with students across multiple grade levels and school buildings, responding to varying developmental, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Direct Student Behavioral Intervention Provide individual and small-group behavioral interventions for students in grades K�6 and 9-12. Support students demonstrating challenges with emotional regulation, impulsivity, aggression, conflict resolution, school avoidance, and other behaviors that interfere with learning. Teach and reinforce appropriate coping strategies, self-regulation skills, problem-solving techniques, and positive social interactions. Assist students in developing replacement behaviors that promote successful participation in classroom instruction and school activities. Provide in-the-moment behavioral support to help students de-escalate and return to the instructional environment. Establish positive, supportive relationships with students while maintaining consistent behavioral expectations and appropriate professional boundaries. 2. Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Planning Collaborate with school personnel to identify students requiring targeted or intensive behavioral support. Observe student behavior across instructional and non-instructional settings to identify patterns, triggers, and environmental factors contributing to behavioral challenges. Assist in developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) in collaboration with qualified school personnel. Monitor individualized behavioral intervention strategies. Collect and analyze student behavioral data to determine intervention effectiveness and recommend adjustments. Participate in student support meetings, MTSS meetings, and intervention planning discussions. Support the consistent implementation of behavioral strategies across classrooms and school environments. 3. Crisis Prevention and De-escalation Respond to behavioral incidents requiring immediate intervention or additional student support. Utilize evidence-based, trauma-informed de-escalation strategies to address student dysregulation and prevent escalation. Assist students in safely transitioning back into classroom instruction following behavioral incidents. Collaborate with administrators and student services personnel when addressing significant behavioral concerns. Support the development of individualized prevention and response strategies for students exhibiting recurring behavioral challenges. Follow district policies, established safety protocols, and applicable laws regarding crisis intervention and student safety. Participate in post-incident debriefing and restorative processes when appropriate. 4. Schoolwide Behavioral Systems