Behavior Interventionist Assistant/Paraprofessional (Immediate Hire and 2026-2027 School Year)

About the role

The Special Education Behavior Intervention and Implementation Aide supports the special education team in the academic, socio-emotional and behavioral needs of students with disabilities. The BII will act in the capacity of support and will report to the Director of Special Education. The BII is responsible for ensuring that the Individualized Education Plan and Behavior Support Plans are implemented for specific students with disabilities who have BII services. The BII will also act in the capacity of general paraprofessional and assistant teacher when BII services are not needed.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students with disabilities on academic, socio-emotional and behavioral needs
• Attend special education trainings, including but not limited to B-SET training
• Implement behavior support plans and IEP accommodations
• Collaborate with the special education team and general education team on meeting the needs of students with disabilities
• Track data
• Communicate to parents as needed
• Lead small group or one on one social skills group or instruction
• Help with general supervision

Requirements

• TB Test clearance & Department of Justice fingerprint clearance
• Experience working in an elementary and middle school setting
• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Knowledge of Positive Behavior Incentives and Support (PBIS) (preferred)
• Conversational and Written Proficiency in Spanish and English (preferred)
• Technology expertise in Google Docs and computer knowledge (referred)

Qualifications

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