Behavior Instructional Aides

Olathe Public Schools•Olathe, KS

200d

About The Position

The job of Behavior Instructional Assistant (BIA) was established for the purpose/s of assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of students with Emotional Disturbances; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; providing information to appropriate school personnel.

Requirements

Applicant must be able to document two or more years of training and/or experience in the implementation of effective behavior management principles for students with emotional disturbances, including, PBIS, de-escalation strategies, and trauma informed practices, with school-age students with emotional disturbances.
Minimum of 2 years of college credit in education or related field
If the school building is classified as Title I, 48 hours of college credit or the ability to pass the Title I assessment test is required.
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using district approved crisis intervention techniques.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include; instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/behavior; and safe handling of blood-borne pathogens and crisis de-escalation techniques.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, collect data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.
Must pass a post offer employment test (fit for duty).
Background Clearance, TB Test, POET Physical Abilities Screening

Responsibilities

Model effective instruction in 1:1 and in small groups settings with students with emotional disturbances
Carry-out intense behavioral and social programming with student
Assist IEP team in developing Functional Behavior Assessment and related Behavior Intervention Plan
Deliver consistent positive behavioral supports throughout all programming
Intervene with appropriate team-identified strategies when undesirable behavior occurs
Assist certified staff in developing individual student materials
Participate in team meetings as appropriate
Assist certified staff in the training of other staff and paraeducators
Assist students in generalizing skills to small groups and other instructional settings
Maintain student confidentiality at all times
Assist with ongoing data collection regarding student behavior and social skill development and generalization
Other responsibilities as assigned by team
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the educational team
Working under direct supervision using standardized practices; providing student, classroom and building information to certified/classified staff when necessary. The behavior instructional assistant is supervised by the emotional disturbance program liaison.