Urbana School District 116

TITLE: De-escalation and Physical Intervention Crisis Trainer

LOCATION: District-Wide

SUPERVISOR: Executive Director Student Services/Assistant Director of Student Services

JOB SUMMARY: The De-escalation and Physical Intervention Crisis Trainer provides training and ongoing support to district staff on the implementation of physical intervention and de-escalation strategies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Obtain and maintain certification as a Trainer through a regional Training of Trainers workshop
• Organize and implement initial trainings of staff as well as refreshers for staff already trained
• Organize and implement periodic de-escalation trainings for building staff as requested by building principals
• Meet periodically with student services administrators regarding implementation in the district
• Collaborate with other district trainer(s) regarding implementation in the district

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Valid Illinois Educator’s License as a teacher, counselor, or related service personnel - other licenses will be considered on a case by case basis

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years school-based experience working with students with challenging behaviors preferred

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Highly organized

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Excellent problem-solver

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Additional Duty Pay or Board Credit to be determined in conjunction with the Executive Director for Student Services

EVALUATION:

• Salary and Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage.
• This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
• This is an exempt position.
• Stipend is $2,800

Performance in this position shall be evaluated regularly and informally (oral and written) by the Director of Title I Services & Initiatives and the Building Principal in accordance with provisions of the negotiated agreement.

START DATE: SY 26-27

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Updated: . May 2026