The Stepping Stones Group
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School-Based Behavior Interventionist (BI) | Full-Time | PK-12 Special Education
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced school professional who thrives supporting students with challenging behaviors? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a dedicated Behavior Interventionist to join our team in a school-based setting during the 2026-2027 school year. This is more than a job. It's a chance to use your paraprofessional experience and crisis prevention skills to help students stay safe, build self-regulation, and succeed in the classroom.
You'll work alongside teachers and special education staff to provide 1:1, 2:1, or classroom support to students with significant behavioral needs, including aggressive and physical behaviors.
- Pay: $26-$27 per hour
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, about 31.65 hours per week (about 6.33 hours per day plus a 30-minute unpaid break), 8:00 AM-2:50 PM, no evenings or overnights
- Setting: Onsite, PK-12, 1:1, 2:1, and classroom support in general education and special education settings
- Sites: Possible support at 1-3 school sites
- Start date: Immediate, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (late May)
- Employment type:
What You'll Do
- Provide 1:1, 2:1, and classroom support throughout the school day
- Provide behavioral support and behavioral intervention, including safe de-escalation and crisis prevention for aggressive and physical behaviors
- Implement behavior support plans and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
- Reinforce positive behaviors and teach replacement behaviors
- Collect and document behavioral data and student progress
- Provide emotional support and general academic support, including help with assignments
- Support students with daily needs, which may include mobility, feeding, toileting, and diapering
- Assist the teacher(s) and classroom aides as needed
- Support implementation of IEP goals and classroom accommodations
- Maintain accurate documentation and student records, and maintain confidentiality
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 2 years of school-based experience as a paraprofessional
- Experience supporting aggressive, physical behaviors, such as elopement, biting, kicking, and hitting, and the ability to discuss it in detail in an interview
- CPI certification, or willingness to complete the district's CPI training (online training before starting, with hands-on training before or during your first week)
- Ability to complete a Level II-type background check and obtain a vendor badge
- Reliable transportation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Authorization to work in the United States; English proficiency
You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:
- Working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), emotional disturbance (ED), other health impairments (OHI), and significant behavioral needs
- Working with medically fragile students
- Providing toileting and diapering assistance if needed
- Working with students of all ages and all caseloads
- Working in both general education and special education settings
- Adjusting your caseload or school site (1-3 sites) based on district needs
- Working fully onsite and in person
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with autism and severe behaviors
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification, or willingness to obtain it
- Experience implementing BIPs and behavior support plans
- Experience collecting and documenting behavioral data
- Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
- Safety-Care or other crisis prevention training
- Associate's degree or coursework in education, psychology, behavioral science, child development, social work, or a related field
Related Experience We Value
Experience as a Behavior Interventionist, Paraprofessional, Behavior Technician, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Behavioral Health Technician, ABA Therapist, Instructional Aide, Educational Assistant, Special Education Assistant, Student Support Assistant, or Direct Support Professional (DSP) is highly valued.
Why Candidates Choose This Role
- Step up from a paraprofessional role into a specialized behavior position
- Build advanced skills in crisis prevention, de-escalation, and behavioral intervention
- Build experience for careers in ABA, special education, psychology, counseling, and social work
- Follow a predictable school schedule, with weekends, evenings, and holidays typically off
- Receive CPI training through the district if you're not already certified
- Work alongside experienced teachers and educational professionals
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Competitive pay of $26-$27 per hour
- Health and wellness benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
- 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Continuing education resources
- Employee referral bonus program
- Supportive and collaborative leadership
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities
Physical Requirements
- Ability to remain active throughout the school day, including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and repositioning
- Ability to safely respond to aggression and to take part in hands-on CPI training and approved physical intervention procedures
- Ability to support student mobility and personal care needs, including toileting and diapering, if needed
- Additional requirements may vary by assignment
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?
Successful Behavior Interventionists are calm, patient, dependable, and resilient. They stay steady during challenging moments, keep students and staff safe, build positive relationships with students and school teams, and use data and consistent strategies to help students make progress.
About The Stepping Stones Group
We believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral support services, and we give our team members the training, resources, and support to thrive.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today. Please describe your experience with aggressive or physical behaviors, including your years of experience, the settings you worked in, the behaviors you saw (such as elopement, biting, kicking, or hitting), and the strategies you used. Selected candidates will complete a virtual interview with the school district, where you'll discuss this experience, so please share your availability.