Behavior Intervention Specialist

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Rowland Unified School District is offering a continuous position for five (5) Behavior Intervention Specialist roles. The schedule is seven (7) hours per day, five (5) days per week, for 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 are provided below:

Location
- Hours/Months
- Tentative Hours

Special Education - 7 Hrs/day, 9.5 Mo/Yr - 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Filing period for applications will be accepted online only until enough qualified applications are received. Applicants will be sent notifications via email only.

Summary of duties include assisting with functional behavior assessments and plans, directing instructional and behavioral support services to students with difficulties conforming to acceptable behavior patterns, developing and implementing programs, policies, and practices relative to the management of students' problematic behaviors, collaborating 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.

Distinguishing characteristics of the Behavior Intervention Specialist classification include advanced knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and providing 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.

The class of Behavior Intervention Specialist is distinguished from the class of Behavior Support Assistant in that the latter provides guidance services to assist students in improving their personal, social and other non-academic skills. They work with students facing challenges from physical or learning disabilities, emotional or behavioral issues, or difficult family backgrounds. The Behavior Support Assistant's approach is holistic, providing support not only to students, but also engaging with parents and school staff.

They receive technical work direction from the psychologist, principal, certificated, and administrative staff.

Classified salary range: 21.5

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Education:

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

Experience:

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 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); and
• A certificate of completion of a 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician training program as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board; and
• A valid Basic/Standard First Aid Certificate; and
• 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. Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent to be considered.

License requirements include:

• 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 Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training is required…