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
• Absorb and record students' time on task when needed
• 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
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher
• Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs
• Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in IEPs
• Administer informal assessments to accommodate students' specific modifications at the direction of a certified teacher
• Assist with such large group activities as drill and practice, reading aloud, and storytelling, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher
• Absorb and assist with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips
• Administer, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students
• 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
• Ability to conduct physical restraint as a last resort in accordance with Idaho Regulations and District Policy
• 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

• 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

Pay

$30,000 life insurance with option to purchase additional coverage

Schedule

Full-time position working 20+ hours per week

Benefits

• Medical/vision/dental insurance
• 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.
• Note All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.
• Legal Reference: I.C. 33-512 Governance of Schools I.C. 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance