Behavior Implementation Interventionist

PUC Schools • Los Angeles, CA

13d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Implementation Interventionist (BII) supports the Inclusion Team by providing IEP-related service minutes for students with behavior and social-emotional needs. Under the direction of a Behavior Intervention Developer (BID) and/or Inclusion Specialist, the BII provides direct, data-driven behavior intervention, often working one-on-one with a student in the classroom and school environment. The role implements the behavior and safety plans in a student's current IEP, supports access to appropriate services, and contributes to a safe, nurturing, inclusive learning environment. PUC Schools serves students in full-inclusion settings and works to promote student achievement and college graduation in underserved communities.

This is a full-time, hourly position at PUC Community Charter Elementary School in Sylmar, California. The listed hourly pay range is $20.00–$28.29. The position is listed as a 10-month job shift. Benefits include a group health benefits package, retirement plan with an annual contribution match, paid time off, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• At least one year of prior experience in a school-based setting as a Special Education Assistant, paraprofessional, Behavior Interventionist (BII), Behavior Therapist (BT), or in a related position.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; alternatively, complete 12 semester units and/or 18 quarter units and be currently enrolled for the same units.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proficiency in data collection.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Alignment with PUC employee characteristics: pursuit of excellence, innovation, community, tenacity, and authenticity.
• Flexibility and a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and ownership of work.
• Regular attendance, dependability, and punctuality.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasionally kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulder level, and lifting up to 30 pounds; bending, sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, walking, pushing, pulling, and reaching at or below shoulder level; and wearing task-appropriate safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) license preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand school-wide student and staff expectations and actively support programming one-to-one for a student with special needs who requires behavior and social-emotional regulation support.
• Implement data-driven, IEP-related behavior intervention services, including recognizing progress toward social, emotional, and behavioral goals; promoting positive learning and replacement behaviors; teaching self-regulation; prompting behavior; and providing de-escalation and redirection as needed.
• Assist with toileting and daily functional skills when required.
• Understand and implement the student's current IEP Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and behavior or safety plans developed or modified by the BID and/or school-based team.
• Work directly with students, often one-to-one in classroom and school settings, to implement behavior plans and ensure access to appropriate IEP supports.
• Collect behavior data for interpretation by the BID, Inclusion Specialist, and other charter staff.
• Compile multiple types of data records daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Record and track support in Welligent at least weekly.
• Direct parent inquiries to the BID and Inclusion Specialist.
• Attend and complete required trainings assigned by PUC, the site leader, and/or the BID and Inclusion Specialist.
• Foster a safe and nurturing learning environment in collaboration with teachers and staff.
• Build professional knowledge and demonstrate support for and knowledge of school goals and mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus additional voluntary benefits.
• Retirement plan with an annual contribution match.
• Paid time off.
• Ongoing professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time