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Job Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting a teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students with behavior challenges in a K-12 day treatment program. This position is also responsible for monitoring, redirecting and modifying student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance, administering intensive behavior intervention programs to identified students, and performing a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

Hiring Specifications:

Education

• High school diploma, Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree Preferred

Certification

• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification preferred
• Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporter Training Certification

Experience

• Experience working with applicable age students who have behavior challenges
• Experience working with students with special need
• De-escalation experience
• Successful experience working in an intervention setting as well as the classroom

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of, and ability to implement, de-escalation techniques
• Knowledge of, and ability to implement, behavior management techniques
• Knowledge of intensive behavior intervention techniques
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities, developmental delays, and autistic behavior
• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in district schools including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading, including punctuation and vocabulary and ability to assist with instructional and related activities in a learning environment
• Knowledge of safe practices in classroom, playground activities, and community events and health regulations
• Knowledge of basic instructional methods and techniques
• Ability to monitor and observe student behavior according to approved policies and procedures
• Knowledge of district policies, rules and regulations
• Ability to collect and record behavior/academic student data
• Ability to develop rapport and interact effectively with students
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to handle emotionally charged situations
• Ability to interact and collaborate with staff, students and families in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status or disability

Technology Requirements

• Word processing and spreadsheet skills
• Ability to use a variety of technology/software platforms (iPad or Tablet Devices, Assistive Technology Devices, etc.)
• Skill or the ability to learn the delivery and use of on-line learning programs as needed per school assignment

Job Duties

• Assists in providing instruction to behaviorally challenged individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher
• Administers one-to-one intensive behavior intervention to students
• Actively participates in behavior intervention meetings and professional development
• Collects data and records anecdotal student progress notes and maintains behavioral charting data
• Monitors and assists students in prescribed learning activities
• Monitors, observes and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures, including progress regarding student performance and behavior
• Assists students and parents by providing proper examples, emotional support and general guidance as directed
• Communicates with teachers regarding programs and materials to meet student needs
• Follows health and safety practices and regulations
• Assists students in developing self help and self-advocacy skills as directed
• Assists in implementing specialized student plans (IEP, FBA, BIP, 504, HIP)
• Supports the multi-tiered systems of support initiatives
• Directs student group activities as assigned
• Provides assistance with de-escalating student behaviors and reintegration back into the classroom
• Implements classroom management system as applicable
• Follows Board policies, district procedures and contractual obligations
• Completes other duties as assigned