Intensive Behavioral Intervention Assistant

Job Title

Intensive Behavioral Intervention Assistant

Open/Continuous Recruitment

Eligibility lists will be good for six (6) months

We are only accepting online applications for this recruitment

The examination process will be held on a continuous, as needed basis. You will be notified, as indicated on your application, regarding the exam dates, times, and locations.

Salary:
All new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ($28.32). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($32.84).

Job Summary:

This eligibility list will be used to fill mostly full-time (6 hours) assignments. Persons in these positions work Monday - Friday, during the school session. Under the general direction, provides intensive behavioral intervention to students who have severe behavioral disorders; and performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent, and the equivalent of at least six months of part-time experience working with students or clients with intensive behavior disorders is required. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. All candidates must meet the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirement for this position.

This can be met one of three ways:
Possession of an associate's degree or higher; completion of 48 full semester units earned at an accredited college or university; or by taking and passing the ESSA exam. If you meet the ESSA requirement through possession of the associate's degree or higher or have completed at least 48 full semester units, please attach a copy of your degree or college level transcripts to your application.

Knowledge of:
Special needs and requirements of students with intensive behavioral disorders. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques and strategies. Appropriate restraint procedures using district training techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Recordkeeping and report preparation techniques. Appropriate hygiene standards. Health and safety regulations as related to the position.

Ability to:
Provide intensive behavioral intervention to students. Maintain accurate records and data. Demonstrate a patient, receptive and understanding attitude toward students. Work independently with little direction. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information. Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines. Complete tasks in a timely manner. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Use good judgment in making independent decisions to respond to student requests and needs.

Assist students with personal care such as dressing and toileting. Follow education and behavior plans for students. Communicate effectively in English.

Applications will be accepted from the general public and district employees who possess the above qualifications. The district reserves the right to invite applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the requirements needed for the position to continue in the examination process. The examination may consist of an evaluation of training and experience, multiple choice, performance, and oral/technical exams. Persons needing reasonable accommodation must notify the Office of Personnel Services by the last day to file.

A qualifying score must be achieved on all portions of the examination in order to be placed on the open eligibility list. Outside and district candidates will be placed on one ranked list, with eligible permanent district employees receiving five seniority points which will be added to their final scores. Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection, and Statewide Resources are available upon request. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Dr. Lorena Sanchez, at llsanche or . Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Director of Personnel…