Behavior Intervention Specialist
About The Position
Under the direction of the Director of Special Education or designee, assists with functional behavior assessments and plans, and directs instructional and behavioral support services to students in the District with difficulties conforming to acceptable behavior patterns; assists in the development and implementation of programs, policies, and practices relative to the management of students' problematic behaviors, including children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Emotional Disturbance (ED); collaborates with education administrators, certificated, and classified staff to develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans and provide one-on-one and/or group Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to designated students. The Behavior Intervention Specialist classification is distinguished by the advanced knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and provides training and support to school site personnel; one-on-one and/or group intensive behavioral intervention services. Their role is focused on aiding students with significant behavioral challenges. They utilize ABA principles to foster skill development, emotional management, and positive behavioral changes. Additionally, their responsibilities include analyzing Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), managing severe behavioral instances, supporting students throughout the school day in various settings, and implementing ABA teaching strategies. The work of the Behavior Intervention Specialist is data-driven, involving the collection and analysis of behavioral data to refine intervention strategies.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required.
- Two years of experience implementing and/or creating individualized behavior services to school-aged students with various developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses and/or severe behavior problems in a home-based, center-based, and/or educational/social services setting.
- A certificate of completion of a 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician training program as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
- A valid Basic/Standard First Aid Certificate.
- A valid and current CPR Certificate (Child and Adult).
- A valid Class C, California Driver License, a good driving record and use of a private automobile is required and must be maintained during employment.
- All licenses, training and certificates must be maintained and remain current during the course of employment.
Nice To Haves
- College-level course work in child development, psychology, behavior management or child education is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Assists with functional behavior assessments and plans.
- Directs instructional and behavioral support services to students with difficulties conforming to acceptable behavior patterns.
- Assists in the development and implementation of programs, policies, and practices relative to the management of students' problematic behaviors, including children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Emotional Disturbance (ED).
- Collaborates with education administrators, certificated, and classified staff to develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Provides one-on-one and/or group Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to designated students.
- Provides training and support to school site personnel.
- Analyzes Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Manages severe behavioral instances.
- Supports students throughout the school day in various settings.
- Implements ABA teaching strategies.
- Collects and analyzes behavioral data to refine intervention strategies.
Benefits
- This position includes benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
