Student support
Elementary Behavior Interventionist
Supports students with behavioral challenges and social skills
- Pay range
- $35,000–$55,000
- Median
- $42,000
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Job outlook
- Fast-growing
What you'll do
- Implement behavior intervention plans
- Teach social skills and coping strategies
- De-escalate behavioral situations
- Collect behavior data and track progress
- Collaborate with teachers and specialists
- Support positive behavior systems
A typical day
- One-on-one behavior support sessions
- Small group social skills instruction
- Classroom behavior observations
- Crisis intervention as needed
- Data collection and analysis
- Team meetings and planning
- Parent communication
Education & certification path
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, or related
- Training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Crisis intervention certification
- Ongoing professional development
Required certifications
- RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) preferred
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- First Aid and CPR
Career progression
- Behavior Aide → Behavior Interventionist
- Lead Behavior Specialist
- Behavior Analyst (with BCBA)
- Special Education Coordinator
Where and when you'll work
- Work environment
- Various settings including classrooms, sensory rooms, and quiet spaces
- Typical schedule
- 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM school days