Behavior Intervention Specialist

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or human services related field
• Certificate of Completion of Registered Behavior Technician Course
• Proof of 1040 hrs working with children documented on application or resume
• Previous Aide or Teaching Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain high academic standards and expectations
• Provide tutorial help to students following lessons prescribed by the teacher
• Respond to students' questions and requests for assistance
• Observe students' work and study habits
• Assist students in locating prescribed instructional materials and starting their assignments
• Assist the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacher
• Administer informal assessments to accommodate students' specific modifications at the direction of a certified teacher
• Avoid physical restraint as a first resort in accordance with Idaho Regulations and District Policy
• Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential
• Communicate classroom rules, and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to forty pounds and push and pull up to one hundred pounds
• Knowledge of child growth and the diverse needs of children with disabilities
• Knowledge of appropriate special education classroom practices
• The ability to work with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities
• The ability to instruct students one-on-one and small group situations, at the direction of the Special Education Teacher
• Strong background in teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter and effective teaching methods
• Knowledgeable about word processing, data bases, spread sheets, and reports
• Works well with students, staff, and the public
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

Skills

• The ability to work with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities
• The ability to instruct students one-on-one and small group situations, at the direction of the Special Education Teacher
• Strong background in teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter and effective teaching methods
• Knowledgeable about word processing, data bases, spread sheets, and reports

Benefits

• $30,000 life insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
• Evaluation Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher and/or the director of special services in conformance with any applicable federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.
• Terms of Employment: This position shall be considered in all respects "employment at will". The "employment period" and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.
• Legal Reference: I.C. 33-512 Governance of Schools I.C. 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance