Intensive Behavioral Intervention Assistant
About the role
This eligibility list will be used to fill mostly full-time (6 hours) assignments. Persons in these positions work Monday - Friday, during the school session. Under the general direction, provides intensive behavioral intervention to students who have severe behavioral disorders; and performs related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Provides intensive behavioral intervention to designated students who exhibit behaviors such as biting, kicking, hitting, throwing, running, spitting, verbal aggression, pulling, and pushing in a variety of educational settings, including classroom and community settings, as directed by supervisor or other specialist.
- Follows documented therapy plans for intensive behavioral treatment.
- Confers with instructional personnel and provides input regarding student progress.
- Documents student progress and behavioral data, and assists with informal documentation.
- Aids in the development of behavioral and reinforcement strategies.
- Utilizes approved district restraint training to assist with restraining students as appropriate.
- Utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies as directed.
- Aids in the supervision of students.
- Aids in the training of students in personal hygiene and developing self-sufficiency.
- Aids students with toileting.
- Might visit student homes to provide services.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, and the equivalent of at least six months of part-time experience working with students or clients with intensive behavior disorders is required.
- Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
- All candidates must meet the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirement for this position. This can be met one of three ways: Possession of an associate's degree or higher; completion of 48 full semester units earned at an accredited college or university; or by taking and passing the ESSA exam.
Qualifications
- Knowledge Of special needs and requirements of students with intensive behavioral disorders.
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques and strategies.
- Appropriate restraint procedures using district training techniques.
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Recordkeeping and report preparation techniques.
- Appropriate hygiene standards.
- Health and safety regulations as related to the position.
Skills
- Ability To provide intensive behavioral intervention to students.
- Maintain accurate records and data.
- Demonstrate a patient, receptive and understanding attitude toward students.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
- Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
- Complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Use good judgment in making independent decisions to respond to student requests and needs.
- Assist students with personal care such as dressing and toileting.
- Follow education and behavior plans for students.
- Communicate effectively in English.
Benefits
- Up to 22 paid vacation days per year.
- Up to 14 paid holidays per year.
- Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation.
- Social Security coverage.
- All regular classified employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for the employee and family.
- Life Insurance for the employee.
- Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS).
Pay
All new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ($28.32). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($32.84).
Schedule
Persons in these positions work Monday - Friday, during the school session.
Benefits
See above.
Qualifications
See above.
Skills
See above.
Pay
See above.
Schedule
See above.
Benefits
See above.
Veteran's Credit
Veterans shall have an additional five (5) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. "Veteran" as used in this article means any person who has served in the United States armed forces in time of war, or national emergency declared by the President of the United States of America, and who has been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. "Armed forces" means the United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. At least thirty (30) days of active service are required to obtain veteran preference points. Disabled veterans shall have an additional ten (10) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. A "disabled veteran" as used in this article means any veteran who is currently declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be ten percent (10%) or more disabled as a result of service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Proof of disability shall be deemed conclusive if it is of record in the United States Veterans Administration. Additional eligibility may be granted based on future changes to the law and verification from the Veteran's Administration or the United States Office of Personnel Management. In order to obtain credit, the applicant shall furnish satisfactory proof of qualifying military service prior to establishment of the eligibility list. No adjustment of rank on the list shall be made when such proof is presented thereafter. A veteran may be credited veterans' preference points only to obtain initial employment in the district. Thereafter, the only additional points for an open examination shall be seniority points granted in accord with section 4220.3(C)2.
Hiring Procedures
Garden Grove is a merit system (civil service) school district. Employment and promotions are based upon merit, fitness and qualifications. The person selected to fill any regular position will be from among the top three ranks on the eligibility list approved by the Personnel Commission. All regular employees will serve a six (6) month probation.
Examination for Tuberculosis
Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis must be furnished prior to employment and must be based upon an intradermal Mantoux tuberculin skin test completed within the last 60 days.
Fingerprinting
All new employees will be fingerprinted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity/merit system employer.