Behavior Intervention Specialist

Behavior Intervention Specialist

There are currently five (5) Behavior Intervention Specialist positions available, seven (7) hours per day, five (5) days per week, nine and a half (9.5) months a year. This position includes benefits. An eligibility list is being established to fill current and future vacancies and to hire substitutes for the next six months. Position details below:

Location:

Special Education

Hours/Months: 7 Hrs/day, 9.5 Mo/Yr

Tentative

Hours:

8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Applications for this position will be accepted online only until enough qualified applications are received.

Applicants will be sent notifications via email only.

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education or designee, assists with functional behavior assessments and plans, and directs instructional and behavioral support services to students in the District with difficulties conforming to acceptable behavior patterns; assists in the development and implementation of programs, policies, and practices relative to the management of students' problematic behaviors, including children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Emotional Disturbance (ED);

collaborates with education administrators, certificated, and classified staff to develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans and provide one-on-one and/or group Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to designated students.

The Behavior Intervention Specialist classification is distinguished by the advanced knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and provides training and support to school site personnel; one-on-one and/or group intensive behavioral intervention services. Their role is focused on aiding students with significant behavioral challenges. They utilize ABA principles to foster skill development, emotional management, and positive behavioral changes. Additionally, their responsibilities include analyzing Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), managing severe behavioral instances, supporting students throughout the school day in various settings, and implementing ABA teaching strategies.

The work of the Behavior Intervention Specialist is data-driven, involving the collection and analysis of behavioral data to refine intervention strategies.

Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required. College-level course work in child development, psychology, behavior management or child education is desirable.

Two years of experience implementing and/or creating individualized behavior services to school-aged students with various developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses and/or severe behavior problems in a home-based, center-based, and/or educational/social services setting.

Current Rowland Unified School District employees may qualify for this position by being currently employed as an Instructional Assistant II for a minimum of three years or a Behavior Support Assistant for a minimum of two years.

Applicants must provide a copy of the following documents at the time of application:

• Proof of
  
  Education:
  
  HS diploma or equivalent, or copy of highest completed degree (AA/BA/MA) (Copy of diploma or transcripts on letterhead/watermarked paper) Required
• A certificate of completion of a 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician training program as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Required
• A valid Basic/Standard First Aid Certificate Required
• A valid and current CPR Certificate (Child and Adult) Required

Documents may also be emailed to cvahimarae. Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified.

Successful completion of a 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician training program as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

A valid Class C, California Driver License, a good driving record and use of a private automobile is required and must be maintained during employment.

A valid First Aid Certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate and a Child and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate is required for all positions must be maintained during employment.

Successful completion of up to 12 hours of…