BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION ASSISTANT (2371)

About the role

Assists a teacher in providing instructional and behavioral support to behaviorally challenged students in Special Education programs; monitors and redirects student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance; supports acquisition of appropriate skills and behaviors; assists in meeting special needs which may include feeding and toileting students; performs a variety of responsible and specialized tasks in the physical care and classroom instruction of students with disabilities; assists students with disabilities in meeting the physical requirements of attending school; administers Intensive Behavior Intervention methods based on the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) model, including Discrete Trial Training (DTT), to identified Special Education students; performs a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Supports instruction to individuals or small groups of students with special needs as assigned.
• Makes observations and records of student behavior.
• Monitors student conduct and utilizes approved behavior management techniques to redirect and modify inappropriate behaviors.
• Administers one-on-one ABA-based Intensive Behavior Intervention methods, including Discrete Trial Training (DTT), to designated students in a school setting as directed by supervisor or other specialist.
• Participates in Intensive Behavior Intervention staff development in-services.
• Implements documented therapy plans for Intensive Behavior Intervention treatment.
• Maintains activity rooms, equipment, and utensils.
• Changes sheets and linens and prepares cots and beds for rest periods.
• Assists teacher in supervision of assigned students in physical and instructional activities.

Requirements

Training and Education: Consistent With The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Of 2015 And Other Related Legislation, Candidates For This Classification Must Meet The Following Standards The equivalent of graduation from high school and one of the following: Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an institution of higher education; or Attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher. Additionally, completion of coursework at an accredited institution of higher education in child development, education, and/or psychology is desirable. Verification will be required for high school graduation, college units, and degrees.

Experience: One year of experience working with students with disabilities, including students on the autism spectrum, and some demonstrated experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based behavior intervention techniques; or One year of experience at the level of an Education Assistant II or Special Education Assistant, supplemented by District-approved training in the special needs requirements of students on the autism spectrum.