BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SPECIALIST (GENERAL) - HIGH SCHOOL
Company: Waterloo Community Schools
Location: Waterloo
Posted on: November 7, 2024
Job Description:
Job Summary: This position works under the direction of the
building principal and Director of Special Education and is
responsible for assisting a teacher in providing instruction to
individuals or small groups of students with behavior challenges.
This position is also responsible for monitoring, redirecting and
modifying student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and
performance, administering intensive behavior intervention programs
to identified students, and performing a variety of clerical duties
as assigned.
Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative
action employer.
Hiring Specifications:
Education
- High school diploma or equivalency
- NCLB compliance - 60 college credit hours, associate's degree,
generalist or specialist para educator license issued by the Iowa
Board of Educational Examiners OR successful completion of the
district-approved competency test Certification
- NCLB compliance - see above
- Current Mandt or CPI certification preferred Experience
- Experience working with applicable age students who have
behavior challenges
- Experience working with students with special needs
- De-escalation experience
- Successful experience working in an intervention setting as
well as the classroom Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Knowledge of, and ability to implement, de-escalation
techniques
- Knowledge of, and ability to implement, behavior management
techniques
- Knowledge of intensive behavior intervention techniques
- Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices,
especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities,
development delays and autistic behavior
- Knowledge of basic subjects taught in district schools
including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading,
including punctuation and vocabulary and ability to assist with
instructional and related activities in a learning environment
- Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground
activities and health regulations
- Knowledge of basic instructional methods and techniques
- Ability to monitor and observe student behavior according to
approved policies and procedures
- Knowledge of district policies, rules and regulations
- Basic recordkeeping skills
- Ability to develop rapport and interact effectively with
students
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to handle emotionally charged situations
- Ability to interact and collaborate with staff, students and
families in a professional manner
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully
with staff, parents and community members regardless of race,
creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,
ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age,
socio-economic status or disability
Technology Requirements
- Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills
- E-mail management skills
- Skill or the ability to learn the delivery and use of on-line
learning programs as needed per school assignment
Supervision of Others:
- N/A Personal Contacts:
- All district staff, students and families
- Central Rivers AEA personnel Job Duties:
- Assists in providing instruction to behaviorally challenged
individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as
directed by the teacher.
- Administers one-to-one intensive behavior intervention to
students.
- Actively participates in behavior intervention meetings and
professional development.
- Collects data and records anecdotal student progress notes and
maintains behavioral charting data.
- Monitors and assists students in prescribed learning
activities.
- Monitors, observes and reports behavior of students according
to approved procedures, including progress regarding student
performance and behavior.
- Assists students and parents by providing proper examples,
emotional support and general guidance as directed.
- Communicates with teachers regarding programs and materials to
meet student needs.
- Follows health and safety practices and regulations.
- Assists students in developing self-help and self-advocacy
skills as directed.
- Assists in implementing specialized student plans (IEP, BIP,
504, HIP), as needed.
- Supports Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS)
initiatives.
- Directs student group activities as assigned.
- Provides assistance with de-escalating student behaviors and
reintegration back into the classroom.
- Implements classroom management system as applicable (e.g.
STAR-C Management System).
- Transports students as needed.
- Follows Board policies, district procedures and contractual
obligations.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
NEVER
0%
OCCASIONAL
1-32%
FREQUENT
33-66%
CONSTANT
67%+
A.
Standing
X
B.
Walking
C.
Sitting
D.
Bending/Stooping
E.
Pushing/Pulling
F.
Reaching
G.
Climbing/Stairs
H.
Driving
I.
Lifting
Up to 25 lbs.
J.
Carrying
K.
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone
Computer
Other
L.
Working Conditions
Inside
X
Outside
Extremes in temp/humidity
Additional Physical Requirements:
- Ability to provide physical care for assigned student(s)
- Ability to perform physical restraint as needed following
correct procedures
- Successful completion of post-offer drug screening and physical
as well as background check
Keywords: Waterloo Community Schools, Ames , BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SPECIALIST (GENERAL) - HIGH SCHOOL, Other , Waterloo, Iowa
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