High Desert ESD celebrates all cultures and languages and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Behavior programs provide services to children with emotional and /or behavioral needs that adversely affect their education performance; these services may include youth deemed to be delinquent. Under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or administrator, provides support services in classrooms, resource centers, or other program related areas. The assistant directs involvement in the instructional program for assigned students and their identified needs. Duties and responsibilities depend on class/program assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• There is a minimum requirement of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years experience or previous training with children in a similar program required.
• The assistant must be able to work independently with minimum direction.
• The employee must possess good organizational skills and good command of the English language.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed and a genuine interest in and ability to relate to students is expected.
• Ability to perform significant reaching, bending, stooping, crouching and lifting 50 pounds is expected.
• Must have access to reliable transportation, and consistent attendance is required.
• Applicants must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, and/or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to equity and strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
• Qualifications specific to personnel working in behavior programs: Must have the ability to use de-escalating strategies with children, including physical restraint where appropriate. Must have the ability to remain calm and make non-emotional decisions in trying circumstances.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow the direction of the teacher, team leader or supervisor in a cooperative manner
• Learn techniques, procedures and routines quickly and competently
• Elicit specific behaviors from children as indicated by the instructional program
• Develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with students, families, volunteers, other staff members and the general public according to program design
• Assist the teacher, team leader or supervisor in working with children, either individually or in groups
• Assist in all phases of the daily operations of the program
• Assist in maintaining the student’s life skills such as dressing, hygiene, toileting and feeding students
• Assist with the integration of children into a variety of settings
• Assist with appropriate assessments of students
• Assist with implementing individualized educational plans, such as IFSP, IEP, 504, PEP, BIP
• Prepare instructional materials and operate instructional equipment
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
• Record student progress and /or other records as requested
• Manage student behavior across setting using consistent and positive intervention strategies
• Maintain a neat and orderly environment
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers
• Communicate regularly and appropriately through the use of email
• Respect and maintain confidential information in all situations
• Fulfill other related duties as assigned

DUTIES SPECIFIC TO BEHAVIOR PROGRAMS:

• Develop positive relationships with students, engage in positive interactions and promote social skills in children
• Follow recommended conflict resolution strategies
• Make non-emotional decisions during conflict resolution
• Exhibit regular attendance, as demonstrated by not more than an average of one day per month absent unless on a protected statutory leave
• Be punctual and present for all required duties