JOB SUMMARY

Support and implement best practices to remediate behavioral and social challenges for students. Serve as support to school personnel and parents. Assist in the development and implementation of behavior plans/services for students.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:

• Associate’s degree or successful completion of 48 units of college credit (or Paraprofessional)
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 2 + years working with students in an education or residential setting
• Trained in positive behavioral strategies used to prevent and de-escalate behavior
• Maintain training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) positive behavioral strategies used to prevent and de-escalate behavior by attending refresher courses within the designated time frame.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Provide health (TB) clearance (renewed every four years)

• Supports classroom systems and procedures and helps manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning.
• Collaborate with faculty and families to ensure Behavior Intervention Plans and Behavior SSTs are implemented with fidelity.
• Collaborate with students, parents, and school staff to create a safe and productive learning environment.
• Partner with appropriate staff to provide support to students receiving mental health services that require behavioral support, per Individual Education Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans, and Behavior SSTs
• Provide individual or small group instruction and support to students
• Knowledge of, and ability to implement, de-escalation techniques
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities, developmental delays and autistic-like behaviors
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle emotionally charged situations through the use of problem-solving and mediation techniques
• Ability to interact and collaborate with staff, students, and families in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to keep documentation and records of behavior support calls and parent communication
• Communicate professionally and effectively with families & caregivers about behaviors.