Website Pacific Academy
Pacific Academy is seeking passionate and qualified individuals for a part-time 0.4 FTE Behavioral Interventionist position.
OVERVIEW
The Behavioral Interventionist’s focus is on supporting students in their physical, social and emotional growth which ultimately impacts their spiritual wholeness and academic success at school. Grounded in the belief that all children, regardless of abilities or limitations, are created in the image of God and should be given every opportunity to grow and develop their God-given abilities, the Behavioral Interventionist’s role is to help all children flourish. The ideal candidate will work closely with teachers, administrators, and support staff to implement behavioral strategies, provide direct support to students, and help foster a positive school climate.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, or related field
- Experience working with children in educational or behavioral support settings
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting student success
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certification in
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT),
- Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the educational team
- Attend School-based team meetings, as needed
- Understand the role and responsibilities of the Behavioural Interventionist, and how that role fits in the broader school community
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all information according to PIPA
- Follow appropriate protocols to report disclosures of child abuse or peer safeguarding
- Provide targeted one-on-one or group support to students with social, emotional and behavioural concerns
- Support students with behavioral challenges in classroom and non-classroom settings
- Use current research-based, best practices when implementing a program of support
- Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution when needed
- Support students in working towards IEP goals for caseload students
- Provide individual and/or small group support to foster motivation in learning, build confidence, promote self-esteem and teach strategies
- Consult with classroom teachers and school counsellors regarding positive behaviour support plan strategies
- Maintain documentation of daily contacts with caseload students
- Monitor student behaviour through observations over time, making adjustments as needed and documenting observational data.
- Comply with school and ministry policies and procedures
- Maintain detailed records and contribute to student support plans and IEP’s
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume along with certifications, if applicable, to careers@mypacificacademy.net and download a Pastor Reference Form for their pastor to complete and submit directly to the email above.
To apply for this job email your details to careers@mypacificacademy.net.