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RIVERSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: STUDENT ASSISTANT PLAN (SAP) PREVENTION ASSISTANT (Range 15)

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned SAP School Psychologist, assist school site administration and staff in the supervision and instruction of students identified as having social-emotional and behavioral challenges in the educational setting.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Implement social-emotional and behavioral strategies and intervention programs, progress monitoring, record-keeping techniques, communication, maintain student program notebooks and attend student progress meetings for identified student.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Implement social-emotional and behavioral strategies and intervention programs for identified students in the educational setting for the purpose of improving student outcomes due to socialemotional and behavioral challenges impacting their learning and maintaining an orderly educational environment including, but not limited to, during passing periods, at lunch, on the playground and on field trips. E Work with student individually and in groups, at various locations, assisting with specific socialemotional and behavioral strategies and interventions. E Apply behavior management and behavior modification techniques for identified students with social-emotional and behavioral challenges. E Support staff with implementing behavior modification contracts and strategies, focusing on academic, behavioral and social skills as directed by the supervising SAP School Psychologist, Site Administrator or other staff. E Implement and assist in training staff in intervention programs, i.e., Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) and individual and classroom positive behavior management and modification strategies and plans, alternatives means of correction/suspensions, and implementation of strategies to promote pro-social/emotional behavior for identified students. Collect and record data and anecdotal notes for the purpose of preparing reports in accordance with program guidelines. E Confer with personnel and provide input regarding student progress. E Student Assistant Plan (SAP) Prevention Assistant Position Established 12/2014 E = Essential Duties Facilitate social skills training programs for students under the supervising SAP School Psychologist, Site Administrator or other staff. E Collect data and support staff on progress monitoring, maintain student documentation for the purpose of records management. E Assist in open and ongoing communication with families and school district staff. E Attend staff meetings, SST meetings, conferences, and student progress meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving skills and knowledge. E Attend community events/meetings, conferences/seminars, trainings as requested by the district/site administrator. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information in accordance with district, state and federal mandates and other specified legal requirements or policies. E Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity toward students and their individual differences in terms of abilities, cultures and languages. E Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Behavioral principles and practices related to children Record keeping and report preparation techniques General purposes and goals of public education Correct English usage, punctuation, spelling, grammar and math Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy First aid and CPR procedures Health and safety regulations

ABILITY TO: Learn and use behavioral strategies and interventions Learn and use methodologies found to be successful for students with social emotional and behavioral/conduct challenges Demonstrate understanding, patience and a receptive attitude toward students, staff and families Observe and manage behavior of students according to approved procedures Intervene physically in confrontations to restrain students; handle stress, stressful situations and emergencies in a calm, confident and effective manner Monitor and evaluate student progress, including the use of progress monitoring Work independently with little direction Prepare and maintain detailed case records and reports Collaborate and consult with school staff and families Gain trust, confidence and rapport of individual students, groups and school staff Student Assistant Plan (SAP) Prevention Assistant Position Established 12/2014 E = Essential Duties Communicate effectively and proficiently in both oral and written form Operate various office and instructional equipment, including a computer or other devices and assigned software

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school and three years experience in working with school-age children in an organized setting, possession of an Associates Degree or 48 semester units, or satisfactory completion of a proficiency examination.

LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Requires use of personal automobile, and the possession of a valid California Class Driver’s License and proof of current and appropriate auto insurance coverage Valid First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certificate required. TRAINING: Forty (40) hours of training must be successfully completed within the first six (6) months of employment. Become Pro-Act certified, through the District, within three (3) months of employment. Maintain certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: This is an itinerant position and the incumbent may be asked to alter their scheduled location at any given time. Indoor offices and classrooms Driving to District facilities and school sites. PHYSICAL

ABILITIES: Sit, look downward, reach up, stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, push, pull, climb stairs, twist, Repetitive hand activities within close reach, such as files, keyboard & handwriting, Lift/carry up to 25 pounds, may lift/carry child up to 75 pounds (infrequently); Seeing to perform extensive reading Hearing & speaking (including in-person, phone and public address). Dexterity of hands and fingers to grasp and manipulate materials, equipment, and supplies (frequently). Ability to apply appropriate techniques (approved crisis intervention) to mitigate the threat of harming self or others, which may involve evading, blocking, and/or restraining.

HAZARDS: Exposure to seasonal temperature variations, dust and wind, traffic Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.38 - $27.21 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person