Behavior Instructional Aide

Behavior Instructional Assistant (BIA)

The job of Behavior Instructional Assistant (BIA) was established for the purpose of assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of students with Emotional Disturbances; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; providing information to appropriate school personnel.

Primary duties/responsibilities include:

• Model effective instruction in 1:1 and in small groups settings with students with emotional disturbances
• Carry-out intense behavioral and social programming with student
• Assist IEP team in developing Functional Behavior Assessment and related Behavior Intervention Plan
• Deliver consistent positive behavioral supports throughout all programming
• Intervene with appropriate team-identified strategies when undesirable behavior occurs
• Assist certified staff in developing individual student materials
• Participate in team meetings as appropriate
• Assist certified staff in the training of other staff and para educators
• Assist students in generalizing skills to small groups and other instructional settings
• Maintain student confidentiality at all times
• Assist with ongoing data collection regarding student behavior and social skill development and generalization
• Other responsibilities as assigned by team
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the educational team
• Working under direct supervision using standardized practices; providing student, classroom and building information to certified/classified staff when necessary. The behavior instructional assistant is supervised by the emotional disturbance program liaison.

Education and experience requirements:

• Applicant must be able to document two or more years of training and/or experience in the implementation of effective behavior management principles for students with emotional disturbances, including, PBIS, de-escalation strategies, and trauma informed practices, with school-age students with emotional disturbances.
• Minimum of 2 years of college credit in education or related field
• If the school building is classified as Title I, 48 hours of college credit or the ability to pass the Title I assessment test is required.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using district approved crisis intervention techniques.
• Perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/behavior; and safe handling of blood-borne pathogens and crisis de-escalation techniques.
• Flexibility to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability to work with a diversity of individuals. Problem solving to identify issues and create action plans.
• Communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions frequently requires the following physical demands: walking, sitting, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and fine finger dexterity. Must pass a post offer employment test (fit for duty).

Clearances required:
Background Clearance, TB Test, POET Physical Abilities Screening