Behavior Interventionist - Pinewood Elementary School

Monticello Public Schools -
Monticello, MN

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Job Details

$27.64 an hour
6 hours ago

Qualifications

School experience
Preventative classroom management
Confidential information handling
Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
Student emotional support
Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) in classroom management
High school diploma or GED
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Working with students
Working with students with special education needs
School policy and procedure enforcement
Experience working with elementary school students
Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

JobID: 2785

Position Type:
Behavior Interventionist/Behavior Interventionist - Bldg

Date Posted:
8/14/2026

Location:
Pinewood Elementary School

Date Available:
08/31/2026

Centrally located on Interstate 94 less than 25 miles northwest of Maple Grove and 30 miles southeast of Saint Cloud, Monticello is home to five brick and mortar schools and two nature-based facilities serving more than 4,000 students annually. Monticello consistently ranks in the top 50 school districts in the state as measured by a number of organizations and metrics, and performs above the state average in graduation rates, test scores, and early college opportunities.

Behavior Interventionist
Pinewood Elementary School
1.0FTE
6.75 hours/day (Monday Friday)

Job Summary:
The Behavior Interventionist supports students in developing the behavioral, social-emotional, and executive functioning skills needed for success at school. The position provides proactive intervention, direct behavior support, and timely response to significant behavioral concerns. The Behavior Interventionist works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and student support staff to promote a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment.

Essential Responsibilities

Student Behavior Support

Provide individual, small-group, and classroom-based behavioral interventions.
Teach and reinforce skills such as self-regulation, coping strategies, problem-solving, conflict resolution, appropriate communication, and following school expectations.
Implement interventions outlined in behavior plans
Provide proactive support during identified high-need times, settings, transitions, and activities.
Respond promptly to significant behavioral concerns and provide support during behavioral escalations and crises.
Use de-escalation, redirection, and approved safety procedures to maintain student and staff safety.
Support students in returning to the learning environment following behavioral incidents.
Help students reflect, repair, and practice strategies that will support future success.

Collaboration & Classroom Support

Partner to identify behavioral patterns, triggers, and effective interventions.
Support proactive classroom behavior strategies.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, social workers, special education staff, school psychologists, and other student support personnel.
Participate in student support meetings as appropriate.
Communicate relevant student behavior information and intervention recommendations

Data & Progress Monitoring

Collect and document behavioral data and intervention information.
Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the student support team.
Use data to determine whether interventions are effective and recommend adjustments when needed.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of behavioral incidents, interventions, and student progress.

Schoolwide Support

Reinforce schoolwide behavioral expectations and contribute to a positive school culture.
Support students across a variety of school settings, including classrooms, hallways, lunch/recess, arrival/dismissal, and other transitions.
Assist with behavior-related supervision and intervention as needed.
Participate in professional development related to behavioral interventions, de-escalation, social-emotional learning, and student support.

Qualifications

Required

Handle with Care and Ukeru Training required - training will be provided if not already certified
Experience in working with challenging behaviors
High School diploma or equivalent required
Experience working with elementary-aged students.
Experience supporting students with behavioral or social-emotional needs.
Familiarity with Google platforms
Ability to build positive relationships with students and work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective during challenging or crisis situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow district policies and procedures.
Preferred
2 years of college preferred
Degree or coursework in education, psychology, social work, human services, or a related field.
Experience with MTSS, behavior intervention plans, de-escalation, or other evidence-based behavioral practices.
Experience collecting and using student behavior data

Essential Skills Required:

Skill in supervising and directing appropriate student behavior and applying consistent redirection and consequences for appropriate and inappropriate behaviors.
Ability to apply rules, instructions and stated policies, procedures
Ability to develop a rapport with children and explain concepts in a simple and understandable manner.
Ability to work with children of various ability levels.
Knowledge of District discipline policy
Effective communication and teaming skills
Willingness to be flexible
Excellent attendance
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information about students and families
Experience working with diverse students and families

Starting Rate: $27.64/Hour

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