Senior Instructional Assistant - Behavior

Job Title

Senior Instructional Assistant-Behavior

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher or specialist in providing instructional support to individuals or small groups of students with disabilities in a Special Education program; provide behavioral support to students with challenging behaviors, collect behavioral data, implement behavior intervention plans, utilize behavioral strategies to support student progress toward Individual Education Program (IEP) goals, monitor, redirect and de-escalate students during behavioral emergencies;

assist in meeting specific student needs which may include feeding and toileting students; and perform a variety of instructional, behavioral, and clerical duties as assigned.

Only online applications and required CPR and First Aid Certificates (American Red Cross or American Heart Association only) will be accepted. This is a Promotional and Open recruitment to establish an eligibility list, fill vacancies, and hire substitutes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list.

In a promotional and open recruitment, the promotional list shall take precedence. When the promotional list contains fewer than three eligible and willing employees, certification of additional ranks shall then be made from the open list. Positions in this classification are part-time, 30 - 32.50 hours per week, 11 months/184 workdays per year. The recruitment process will consist of a written and/or an oral technical interview.

Testing may occur on a weekly basis. Qualified applicants will be notified by email. Recruitment will close without warning when sufficient applications have been received.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The Downey Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation;

or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Downey Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice.

Collect behavioral data, conduct observations, monitor progress, and record behavioral incidents of students with disabilities according to approved District procedures; report academic, behavioral, vocational, social-emotional, and daily living skills progress toward IEP goals. Utilize evidence-based behavior management strategies to redirect and reduce challenging behaviors and teach and reinforce pro-social behaviors. Provide instructional support to individuals or small groups of students with disabilities, reinforcing the instruction as provided by the teacher.

Monitor progress and provide assistance to students in prescribed learning activities during classroom instruction or related services. Utilize and implement basic digitized instructional programs and applications for student learning and/or progress monitoring, and utilize the District's Learning Management System to support the students' instructional program. Collect behavioral data and maintain behavioral records on the implementation of behavior intervention plans and student progress on behavioral goals with fidelity.

When necessary, and with the support of the classroom team, use Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Intervention strategies to prevent and/or de-escalate behavioral emergencies; reducing risk of injury and enhancing the safety of the students and staff. Collaborate with and support teachers to ensure the appropriate strategies are utilized, the needed programs are implemented, and necessary materials are developed to meet student needs.

Assure the health, safety, and well-being of students by following District established health and safety practices and regulations. Provide students with disabilities with the necessary instructional supports to acquire the necessary self-help skills to maximize their independence. Assist students with learning personal hygiene; wash hands and faces; monitor individual toilet training schedules; toilet students and change diapers; change clothing as needed.

Administer first aid and CPR as needed to…