Instructional Assistant - Special Services (RISE Program)

Qualifications

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
• Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
• Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).
• Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification
• Complete a 40-hour training
• Pass a competency assessment
• Pass the RBT Exam
• Abide by the 31-element Ethics Code
• High moral and ethical standards.
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
• Belief in and respect for the dignity and work of each individual; sincere interest in children and youth.
  

Reports to: School Principal (Daily Supervision) and Office of Special Services (Clinical Supervision)

General Job Description: Provides behavioral intervention services to identified children within the school setting. Behavior Technicians will support behavioral needs of children school-wide. This may include supporting the implementation of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) based programs as directed by and in accordance with supervision from a designated Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Behavior Interventionist), special services administration, and the school principal. A RBT will assist with reducing students’ disruptive behaviors, nurturing social skills, collecting progress data, and training staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Completes a BACB approved Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) course, then obtains and maintains RBT certification.
• Assists the school principal and Behavior Interventionist in implementing behavioral programming for students identified as needing behavioral intervention through a multi-tiered system of support including students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Participates with relevant staff (teachers, administrators, related service providers) in individualized program planning, as needed.
• Assists with collecting data related to individual student behavior goals.
• Participates in RBT in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all student-related information.
• Reports behavioral incidences to School Principal and Behavior Interventionist.
• Maintains acceptable attendance status.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking and decision making.
• Maintains current CPI certification, and physically able to engage in appropriate physical holds with students as needed.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the School Principal and/or Office of Special Services.
  
  

Term of Employment: 190 days per year; 7 hours per day; 35 hours per week; Non-Exempt.

Salary: Fort Mill Instructional Assistant Schedule (S6a). Placement on the salary schedule is based on a formula considering education and work experience.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.