About this role
Title Code
Specialist: Behavioral Intervention
This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available.
JOB SUMMARY
Assists the principal in the management of student behavior.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Helps develop, implement and maintain a school-wide discipline plan.
- Provides staff development to staff members on effective classroom management/behavior intervention strategies.
- Provides training on behavior management to parents and students.
- Observes students in their classrooms and other activities to gain a better understanding of the students and their behavior.
- Counsels students individually or in small groups on positive behavior techniques.
- Consults with school staff members to develop appropriate behavior intervention plans for individual students.
- Facilitates conferences with students, parents and staff in matters related to student behavior.
- Monitors student behavior data and prepare necessary reports.
- Serves on school teams as determined by the school principal.
- Keep current on effective behavior management programs and strategies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required;
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Experience
- One (1) year exemplary teaching experience or related experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Demonstrated skills and the ability to participate as an effective, contributing member of a school team.
- Excellent communication and human relations skills to relate effectively with challenging students, parents and professional colleagues.
- Knowledge of strategies and techniques for de-escalating verbally aggressive students.
- Experience working with a diverse student/community population.
- Excellent record-keeping and documentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
- Hold or be eligible for educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
Driving Requirements
- N/A
LEADERSHIP ROLE
- N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demands
- Standing: under 1/3 of the time
- Walking: under 1/3 of the time
- Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- No special vision requirements
Work Environment
Location
- Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
Noise Level
- Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements
- Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time
Travel Requirements
- N/A
JOB INFORMATION
Approved Date
9/1/2025
Established Date
5/1/2005
Title Code
C21859
Title
SPECIALIST
INTERVENTION BEHAVIORAL
Alternate Title
Specialist: Behavioral Intervention
Reports to Generic
Principal
Reports to Specific
ORGANIZATION
Division
Academics
Business Unit
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Department
Negotiated Agreement
Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)
HR JOB INFORMATION
Unit
I
Days Worked
191
FLSA Exemption Status
Exempt
Grade
TG01;TG02;TG03;TG04;TG10;TG05;TG06;TG07
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Essential Job
Months Worked
10
Hours Worked
7.5
Job Family
Educational Services
Sub-Function
Teacher Specialist