Behavior Intervention Developer

Overview

The Behavior Intervention Developer (BID) plays a vital role in supporting students with disabilities by developing and guiding individualized behavior interventions that align with students’ unique learning needs and IEP goals. The BID serves as a leader in inclusive and equitable education by designing Behavior Intervention and Support Plans, providing direct support to students, and managing and coaching Behavior Intervention Implementation Associates (BIIs).

In partnership with the Director of Special Education, the BID will contribute to staffing and ensure services are compliant and aligned with instructional models. Rooted in progressive, interdisciplinary educational model, this role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with school leaders, educators, families, and student support teams to ensure every child receives a holistic, supportive, and high-quality education experience.

• Design and implement data-drive Behavior Intervention and Support Plans aligned with students’ IEPs
• Support the hiring and onboarding of BIIs
• Develop BII schedules and assign them to students based on service needs and provide ongoing modeling and training
• Serve as a manager and coach to BIIs, providing regular feedback, modeling, and annual evaluations
• Conduct field observations and monitor fidelity of implementation and data documentation
• Provide direct 1:1 behavior intervention services to students as needed
• Conduct field observations and monitor fidelity of implementation and data documentation
• Collaborate with classroom educators and other support specialist (e.g. School Counselors, School Psychologists, etc) to ensure integrated behavior supports
• Engage and communicate with families regarding student progress and goals
• Maintain accurate student documentation and effectively manage assigned caseloads
• Attend and contribute to IEP meetings and collaborate with related service providers
• Additional duties as assigned by Director of Special Education

• Collaboration & Influence:
  Builds trusting relationships with educators, families, and service providers. Engages others through modeling, feedback, and shared problem-solving to support student success.
• Instructional & Behavioral Expertise:
  Applies knowledge of ABA and evidence-based practices to develop effective, personalized intervention plans. Understands how behavior intersects with academic and social-emotional learning.
• Coaching & Adult Development:
  Effectively supports and develops BIIs through structure feedback, clear expectations, and strengths-based coaching.
• Data-Driven Practice:
  Collects, analyzes, and uses behavior and progress monitoring data to inform services, ensure fidelity, and make timely adjustments to student support plans.
• Adaptability & Problem-Solving:
  Navigates changing needs and situations with flexibility, creativity, and a solution-oriented mindset. Remains calm and focused in high-stakes or emotionally complex situations.
• Organizational Stewardship:
  Manages time, caseloads, and documentation responsibilities effectively. Upholds high standards for service quality and compliance with IEPs and school-wide expectations.

• Master’s Degree in an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) – related field (e.g. Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science)
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA certification, recommended - strong preference) - necessary in order to oversee other BIDs and/or administer functional behavior assessments (FBAs)
• Training and experience in implementing Behavior Intervention techniques as well as demonstrated experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) based behavior intervention techniques.
• Experience managing and coaching adults
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills as well as a desire to collaborate with various different stakeholders to help develop a whole-school community.
• Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and can-do attitude.