26-27 Behavior Implementation Interventionist - Stella Elementary Charter Academy

BRIGHT STAR SCHOOLS•Los Angeles, CA

19d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Intervention Implementation (BII) Specialist provides targeted behavioral support to students with disabilities to promote a safe, productive, and supportive school environment. The role collaborates with case managers, teachers, administrators, school psychologists, and the Behavior Intervention Development (BID) Specialist to implement students’ IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), monitor progress, communicate updates, and support students in meeting their IEP goals. The specialist reinforces appropriate behaviors, provides social-emotional support, and tracks prescribed BII services. This is a full-time, non-exempt, 12-month position at Stella Elementary Charter Academy in Los Angeles, California. The position reports to the School Principal or another administrator designated by the Principal. The employee generally works indoors in school and office environments, with occasional exposure to varying temperatures, outdoor elements, noise, fumes, smoke, or dust. Physical requirements include prolonged sitting or standing, frequent walking, and occasional or frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 30 pounds. The role also involves frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, repetitive hand movements, computer use, and communication in person, by phone, and through remote video platforms. Physical presence at the worksite is required, with occasional travel for meetings or conferences.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent, plus either at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) or an Associate of Arts degree or higher; verification is required.
At least one year of paid or volunteer experience working with school-age children.
Willingness to obtain and maintain Crisis Prevention and De-escalation certification, such as Safety Care.
Knowledge of oral and written communication, including correct English usage, grammar, and spelling.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Knowledge of special education compliance, basic record keeping and data tracking, classroom procedures and rules of conduct, and basic emergency, first aid, and health care techniques.
Ability to demonstrate a patient, receptive, and understanding attitude toward students and remain calm under stressful or emergency conditions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and family information and establish cooperative working relationships with school staff, supervisors, parents, and community agency representatives.
Ability to observe, evaluate, and report student progress; understand and carry out oral and written directions; communicate effectively; compile and maintain records; and operate office machines.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with children and adults.
Ability to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory information; make sound judgments; solve problems logically; and follow detailed instructions.
Ability to perform effectively under pressure and time constraints, maintain accuracy and attention to detail, and adapt to changing priorities and demands.
Strong organizational skills and a commitment to student success.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including prolonged sitting or standing, frequent walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, repetitive motion, computer use, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
Ability to be physically present at the worksite and occasionally travel for meetings or conferences.
Ability to wear task-appropriate safety equipment when required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or college coursework toward a bachelor’s degree.
Bilingual ability in Spanish or Korean.
Coursework at an accredited institution in child development, education, or psychology.
Two years of experience working with students with disabilities.
Two years of experience as an Education Assistant, Instructional Assistant, or Assistant/Aide.
Experience observing and charting student behavioral data.
Training in implementing behavior intervention techniques.
Demonstrated experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based behavior intervention techniques.
Certification in Crisis Prevention and De-escalation, such as Safety Care or CPI-NCI.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with case managers, the BID Specialist, school psychologists, teachers, administrators, and other educational partners to implement students’ IEPs with fidelity.
Implement and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans using approved techniques to reinforce positive behaviors and provide social-emotional support, modeling, and guidance.
Foster students’ social-emotional development and independence while ensuring their safety throughout the school day.
Serve as the primary supervisor of a student while providing BII services prescribed in the IEP.
Intervene to de-escalate students as needed, using crisis prevention strategies when necessary and appropriate.
Monitor student conduct and use approved behavior management techniques to redirect students and foster positive behavioral changes in accordance with their IEPs.
Observe, monitor, track, and communicate student progress toward IEP goals using behavior logs, trackers, and other records required by BIPs.
Assist teachers and school staff with supervising assigned students in a variety of settings.
Ensure implementation of student accommodations prescribed in the IEP and BIP.
Participate in ongoing training to remain current with behavior intervention and support practices.
Document service provision daily in Welligent, the special education reporting system.
Provide specialized health care support when required, following state regulations.
Draft requested reports as necessary.
Communicate frequently with the student’s BID provider and case manager regarding progress.
Attend assigned professional development opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.