BI/CBRS Paraprofessional

Behavior Intervention Specialist/CBRS Support Staff

Hours: TBD
Salary: Grade 11
Calendar: TBD

PURPOSE
Behavior Intervention Specialists provide direct and specific behavior intervention services to students with developmental disabilities using Applied Behavior Analysis. CBRS Support Staff provide direct support to students who primarily struggle with mental health challenges using trauma informed practices. Each of these behavior support positions teach functional skills and support development of positive behaviors needed to function more independently in the school setting.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary function of an employee in this class is to provide direct behavior intervention services to students with disabilities in conjunction with teachers in the special education classroom. The position is directly supervised by the assigned Special Education Teacher with overall supervision by the building Principal and special education supervisor. The primary duties of the position are performed in a classroom environment and may include exposure to body fluids and some personal injury risk from student behaviors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides intensive behavior intervention in the area of appropriate school-related behaviors to students individually and/or in a group situation;
• Implements Applied Behavior Analysis techniques when working with students and is able to train other staff members on the implementation of techniques;
• Provides prompts to assist student in preventing and de-escalating behavior;
• Assists in the implementation of students' Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP);
• Participates in appropriate training and in-service programs;
• Provides support to students with a wide range of moderate to severe physical, emotional, and learning disabilities, working either one-on-one or with small groups in specialized classrooms or by supporting their inclusion in general education settings;

• Assists with student supervision on field trips and related extracurricular activities;
• Assists the special education teacher with compiling behavior data and input to complete behavioral assessments and to develop and implement behavior intervention plans/programs;
• Assists teachers with paperwork and documentation of services provided.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to:

• Prepare and maintain required records, files, reports, logs, statistics, Medicaid billing and documentation;
• Operate classroom instructional equipment;
• Perform time management and scheduling functions, meet deadlines, and set task priorities;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers and staff members, and other District personnel;
• Maintain a calm personal demeanor and remain focused in situations of high stress;
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality;
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Maintain student, school, and parental confidentiality;
• Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures and safety practices;
• Follow written and oral instructions and observe District policies and procedures;
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Behavioral Intervention Specialist QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds a Habilitative Intervention Certificate of Completion (HI COC) in Idaho prior to July 1, 2019; or
• Holds a current Idaho Exceptional Child Certificate or an Early Childhood Special Education Blended Certificate; or
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, education or in a related human services field, can demonstrate 1,040 hours of supervised experience working with children who demonstrate functional or behavioral needs, and holds a minimum of forty hours of applied behavior analysis training, also known as Registered Behavior Technician Training; and
• Classroom or other instructional experience; and
• Experience in the implementation of Applied Behavioral Analysis; and
• Experience in the development and implementation of positive behavior intervention programs/plans;
• Experience in collecting and using data;
• Must be willing to become trained in and maintain current certification in Mandt.

CBRS Support Staff QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education or in a related human services field, can demonstrate 1,040 hours of supervised experience working with children who demonstrate functional or behavioral needs

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person, and to hear sounds within the normal range of conversation;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and comprehend, prepare, and review a variety of written and text documents and materials;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to physically interact with secondary-level students with a variety of disabilities and operate classroom instruction equipment and office equipment, including a personal computer;
• Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to bend, stoop, kneel, stand, or sit for long periods of time, lift a minimum of 25 pounds, and physically interact with and control students, including applying prescribed restraint techniques, in a special education classroom environment.

EVALUATION
Yearly by supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be determined by calendar year
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job

• If you are chosen for this position your employment with the District would be "at will". Employment at Will means that the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time.
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