Behavior Assistant: Cooper No

About the Employer

VUSD works to achieve the mission of graduating all students by providing academic excellence and CHOICES that encourage unique and individualized learning experiences. We place precedence on imparting a sense of belonging and commitment to community. Fostering lifelong learning lays a foundation for character, work ethic, collaboration and confidence to aspire and achieve. VUSD students are exposed to college and career readiness opportunities that give direction and purpose after graduation.

We believe the outstanding talent and dedication of our teaching and support staff enables our students to accomplish great things. At Vacaville Unified School District, we provide an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We value and embrace diversity and believe that it is critical to achieving educational excellence. We are intentionally enhancing an inclusive culture that supports the diverse needs of all we serve.

We are dedicated to working together to create a district where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. We welcome and value the contributions of every member of our community, including students, families, staff, and community partners.

Under the administrative direction and supervision of the school site administrator and/or the Behavior Analyst, employees in this classification are primarily responsible for student behavioral and/or social support in school. Responsibilities may include behavior and socialization training, on-site problem solving and plan adjustment based on function, and data record keeping. The Behavior Assistant will collect frequency and trial-for-trial data and may engage in play-based instruction, discrete trial instruction, and/or implementation of an Applied Behavior Analysis treatment model.

Employees in this position will transition students to less restrictive educational settings and may be required to provide assistance to address skill deficits and to promote the development and use of alternative behaviors to students with extreme behavior issues. This position requires immediate response during instructional settings in which students may exhibit intensive undesired behaviors and required additional support during instructional periods.

Specialized training in autism, nonviolent crisis intervention, as well as behavior theory and practices may be necessary to provide for the needs of assigned students

Requires knowledge of:

• Applied behavior sciences, psychology, and education.
• Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disorders.
• Severe emotional disabilities.

Education: Some relevant college course work and/or comparable experience in one of the behavioral sciences is preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of three years (3) of experience in an education support role or current in-district employee with at least two (2) years of experience in an educational role and a supervisor recommendation.
• May require specialized training in autism, non-crisis intervention, behavior theory and practices, and medically-related training to provide for the needs of assigned students.

Salary Info: $24.28-$30.96 an hour

Length of Work Year: 180 days per year

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 6.5 hours per day / 5 days per week

Location: Cooper Elementary School

Probationary Period: 6 months

Final date to receive applications: Until Filled