Behavior Intervention Specialist - Middle School

Behavioral Intervention Assistant

This position works under the direction of the building principal and is responsible for assisting a teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students with behavior challenges. This position is also responsible for monitoring, redirecting and modifying student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance, administering intensive behavior intervention programs to identified students, and performing a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• NCLB compliance – 60 college credit hours, associate's degree, generalist or specialist para educator license issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners OR successful completion of the district-approved competency test

Certification:

• Mandt certification required upon hire

Experience:

• Experience working with applicable age students who have behavior challenges
• Experience working with students with special needs
• De-escalation experience
• Successful experience working in an intervention setting as well as the classroom

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Knowledge of, and ability to implement, intensive de-escalation techniques
• Knowledge of, and ability to implement, intensive behavior management techniques
• Knowledge of intensive behavior intervention techniques
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities, development delays and autistic behavior
• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in district schools including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading, including punctuation and vocabulary and ability to assist with instructional and related activities in a learning environment
• Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities and health regulations
• Knowledge of basic instructional methods and techniques
• Ability to monitor and observe student behavior according to approved policies and procedures
• Knowledge of district policies, rules and regulations
• Basic recordkeeping skills
• Ability to develop rapport and interact effectively with students
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to handle emotionally charged situations
• Ability to interact and collaborate with staff, students and families in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status or disability

Technology Requirements:

• Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills
• E-mail management skills
• Skill or the ability to learn the delivery and use of on-line learning programs as needed per school assignment

Supervision of Others:

• N/A

Personal Contacts:

• All district staff, students and families
• Central Rivers AEA personnel