Intensive Behavior Intervention Assistant

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, to assist a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of special education students in a variety of educational settings including the home, community and classroom; to implement intensive behavior intervention programs for identified special education students; attend student progress meetings; assist student with and demonstrate proper physical care and hygienic needs; relieve the teacher of routine clerical duties; perform related duties as assigned. The Intensive Behavior Intervention Assistant is distinguished from other instructional classifications by the varying locations at which work is performed, absence of immediate supervision, the independent judgment exercised and the special needs of the population served. Positions assigned to this class are further distinguished by the emphasis on knowledge of methodologies found to benefit some children including, but not limited to, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped CHildren (TEACCH), and Professional Assault Crisis Training (ProACT). Incumbents may be required to drive a personal vehicle to travel to student’s homes and other locations including the classroom and community and provide one-to-one intensive behavioral intervention services. Other related duties may be assigned.

Essential Functions:

● Follow teacher’s lesson plans and assist in preparation of plans or develop own plans based on teacher’s direction and explanation of student’s physical and/or educational needs; Under direct and/or indirect supervision, provide individual and group instruction and/or intensive behavior intervention in the school or home setting; Perform specialized instructional assistance... ● Collect data and record anecdotal student progress notes, maintain and organize program notebooks, and implement behavior modifications; Assist teacher with carrying out and assessing individual educational programs (IEPs) for students; Assist teacher in preparing a variety of learning materials; Set up work areas and prepare materials for instructional use; Perform routine clerical tasks.... ● Respect confidential nature of pupil records and school reports; Assist teacher with parent contacts.

Employment Standards:

KNOWLEDGE OF

● Basic techniques and methods of effective instruction with students; ● Special characteristics of students with autism; ... ● Health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO

● Provide one-to-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) including Discrete Trial Training (DTT) to designated students in the home, community, or classroom; ● Direct and instruct students; ... ● Demonstrate problem-solving skills and determine appropriate action...; ● Understand the basic concepts of child growth and development and possess a genuine liking of students;

Training and Experience:

● High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above. ● Meet the requirements for the No Child Left Behind Act with possession of an AA degree or higher or pass the No Child Left Behind assessment test.

Requirements:

● Must possess a First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate. ● Pass the District’s adopted Proficiency Examination with a satisfactory score. ● Positions in this classification require the use of a personal automobile, the possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and proof of current and appropriate auto insurance coverage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands:

Lift, repeatedly push, continuously pull, continually run, carry and drag up to 75 pounds (frequently); Walk, stand, continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting (frequently); ... Use seeing, hearing & speaking (continuously).

Working Conditions:

Working conditions include: Indoor classrooms, outdoor school yard & grounds, student’s homes, and community. Exposure to student and playground noise (moderate); seasonal temperatures, dust and wind. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with disability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.