Behavior Intervention Assistant

job title

special education assistant

assists a teacher in providing instructional and behavioral support to behaviorally challenged students in special education programs; monitors and redirects student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance; supports acquisition of appropriate skills and behaviors; assists in meeting special needs which may include feeding and toileting students; performs a variety of responsible and specialized tasks in the physical care and classroom instruction of students with disabilities;

assists students with disabilities in meeting the physical requirements of attending school; administers intensive behavior intervention methods based on the applied behavior analysis (aba) model, including discrete trial training (dtt), to identified special education students; performs a variety of clerical duties as assigned. Current vacancies: various opportunities exist for permanent assignments. All positions are part-time (9.25 months per year, 6 hours per day), monday through friday, and include full benefits for the employee only.

Assignments may be in any part of the district boundaries (glendale, la crescenta, or montrose).

recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Application filing period may close at any time.

salary: positions in this classification start at the fourth step of the salary range at $31.48 per hour. Permanent employees may earn higher rates and receive merit increases each year up to the maximum amount ($39.50/hr.). Successful candidates with offers of employment must be available for a paid mandatory training. This applies to all candidates including current district employees. Selected training dates to be determined.

verification of college units or degrees required. Copies must be scanned and attached to the online application. Unofficial transcripts or online verification of units are acceptable. Applications without valid attachments will be disqualified.

supports instruction to individuals or small groups of students with special needs as assigned. Monitors student conduct and utilizes approved behavior management techniques to redirect and modify inappropriate behaviors. Administers one-on-one aba-based intensive behavior intervention methods, including discrete trial training (dtt), to designated students in a school setting as directed by supervisor or other specialist. Participates in intensive behavior intervention staff development in-services.

Implements documented therapy plans for intensive behavior intervention treatment. Monitors, observes and reports behavioral data of students according to approved procedures. Assists students upon arrival and departure at school and throughout the school day by repositioning in wheelchairs or other necessary equipment. Assists students with washing, eating, toileting, and other personal care needs. Assists in physical transfer of students with disabilities (approximately 50 – 75 pounds).

Provides basic emergency care as needed, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) or basic first-aid until medical assistance arrives. Performs specialized physical health care services such as suctioning, gastronomy tube feeding, catheterization, oxygen administration and care of related equipment, and administers medication as directed. Maintains activity rooms, equipment, and utensils. Changes sheets and linens and prepares cots and beds for rest periods.

Assists teacher in supervision of assigned students in physical and instructional activities.

copies of college units or degrees are required and must be scanned and attached to the on-line application. Unofficial transcripts or online verification of units are acceptable. Minimum requirements training and education: consistent with the every student succeeds act (essa) of 2015 and other related legislation, candidates for this classification must meet the following standards: the equivalent of graduation from high school and one of the following:
1. Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an…