Behavior Intervention Specialist (Anticipated 2026-2027 School Year)

Behavior Intervention Specialist
Responsibilities in a PK-12 education setting:

• Develop positive interpersonal relationships between members of the pupil personnel services team, social restoration specialists and external referral agencies, community and neighborhood organizations, and individuals involved in the student's home-life, to facilitate optimal schooling opportunity and personal development of the pupil;
• Engage in social case work;
• Investigate family problems;
• Assist staff in collaborating with community resource providers and social work agencies;
• May serve as attendance officer, who is able to investigate reasons for school absences by pupils, enforce compulsory attendance provisions, and prevent incorrigible, insubordinate or disorderly conduct of students during school, or on their way to or from school; and
• Provide for students' needs through appropriate referral to a certified school psychologist or guidance counselor.

Qualifications: PDE Home School Visitor Educational Specialist certification or Licensed Social Worker (LSW)—either method is preferred
In lieu of HSV or LSW, candidates with a Bachelors Degree and a willingness to further their education to obtain the HSV will be considered.