Behavioral Interventionist - Duncan Day School

Provides administrative intervention for students with behavioral problems and ensures school safety in a Day School setting.

Create Safe Spaces for Learning. – Become a School Behavioral Interventionist at Boys Town at our Duncan Day School!

• Starting Pay if available: $19.00-$21.50
• Full-Time
• Shifts: School-day schedule

Location: Duncan, NE

Hiring Bonus: $1,500

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

• •Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Affordable, quality coverage, including free services at Boys Town Clinics for enrolled employees
• •401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% Employer Match – Up to 6% of your salary, with full vesting after 5 years
• •Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays – Start building time off immediately
• •Tuition Assistance – Advance your career with educational support
• •Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free confidential support for you and your family
• •Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability – Company-paid coverage for peace of mind

What You’ll Be Doing:

• •Provide administrative and behavioral interventions to support student learning
• •De-escalate behavioral situations using prescribed intervention procedures
• •Supervise student movement and ensure school safety during daily activities
• •Monitor student progress and reinforce positive behavior
• •Communicate with staff, families, and authorities as needed regarding student safety

Who We’re Looking For:

• •Previous experience including experience with learning disabled or behaviorally impaired learners required. •
• •Nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained during pre-service training required. •
• •Duncan Day School: CPR certification must be obtained during pre-service training required

Physical & Safety Requirements:

Extended periods of time standing or walking in a classroom environment and some time at a keyboard, workstation, or desk. Must have and maintain sufficient mental acuity and physical strength, agility, and endurance to perform all job requirements (including stressful situations - physically, mentally, and emotionally) encountered on the job without compromising the health and well-being of self, fellow employees, and youth or families.

Must have sufficient vision, hearing, speech and the mobility to monitor youth, actively participate in safety procedures, and participate in physical activities with youth. Specific requirements include but are not limited to: the ability to push and pull at least 80 pounds of force, lift up to 50 pounds, carry safely up to 30 pounds, as well as the ability to reach overhead, bend, and squat with ease.

Work is typically in a normal educational school administrative or classroom environment involving but may be performed in a variety of environments ranging from highly stressful and potentially aggressive (physical interventions, escorts, etc.) to casual and leisurely, in both indoor and outdoor settings. While performing the duties of this job, may be subject to outside weather conditions occasionally. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth.

Be the steady presence students need to succeed. Apply today and start making a difference!

Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Extended periods of time standing or walking in a classroom environment and some time at a keyboard, workstation, or desk. Must have and maintain sufficient mental acuity and physical strength, agility, and endurance to perform all job requirements (including stressful situations - physically, mentally, and emotionally) encountered on the job without compromising the health and well-being of self, fellow employees, and youth or families. Must have sufficient vision, hearing, speech and the mobility to monitor youth, actively participate in safety procedures, and participate in physical activities with youth. Specific requirements include but are not limited to: the ability to push and pull at least 80 pounds of force, lift up to 50 pounds, carry safely up to 30 pounds, as well as the ability to reach overhead, bend, and squat with ease. Work is typically in a normal educational school administrative or classroom environment involving but may be performed in a variety of environments ranging from highly stressful and potentially aggressive (physical interventions, escorts, etc.) to casual and leisurely, in both indoor and outdoor settings. While performing the duties of this job, may be subject to outside weather conditions occasionally. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.