Behavior Interventionist
About The Position
Joplin Schools is looking for a Behavior Interventionist to assist in a special education classroom for Communication, Behavior, Social Skills (CBSS). This position involves working with students who have significant behaviors or autism. Extensive training will be provided by the district. The applicant may work 1-1 with a student or assist with small group lessons and collect data on all programs. The applicant will collaborate closely with the classroom teacher, a behavior consultant, and a behavior technician on student goals, behavior intervention plans, and the implementation of daily schedules. The role requires the applicant to be a team player with great communication skills, able to attend to students' personal needs, work with nonverbal students, and be willing to learn ABA applied behavior analysis techniques. Strong consideration will be given to candidates with experience with students with Autism and positive behavioral support.
Requirements
- Must have 60 college hours or have passed the Para Assessment (MEGA).
- Ability to work within a team.
- Great communication skills.
- Ability to take care of personal needs of students.
- Ability to work with nonverbal students.
- Willingness to learn ABA applied behavior analysis techniques.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with students with Autism.
- Experience with positive behavioral support.
Responsibilities
- Assist in a special education classroom for Communication, Behavior, Social Skills (CBSS).
- Work with students with significant behaviors or autism.
- Work 1-1 with a student or assist with small group lessons.
- Collect data on all programs.
- Collaborate with the classroom teacher, behavior consultant, and behavior technician on student goals, behavior intervention plans, and daily schedules.
- Support the mission and value of education at Joplin Schools.
- Enforce and follow all applicable Board policies and regulations, administrative procedures, and state and federal laws.
- Supervise students at all times.
- Obey all safety rules.
- Care for, use, and protect school property.
- Maintain courteous and professional relationships with students, parents/guardians, other district employees, and the public.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, and the community.
- Provide excellence in customer service.
- Comply with privacy rights and safeguard confidential information.
- React to change productively and receive constructive criticism.
- Participate in professional development.
- Conduct all official business professionally and in a timely manner.
- Arrive to work and leave work at the specified time and attend required meetings.
- Maintain accurate records and filing systems.
- Solve practical problems utilizing math functions.
- Read and interpret documents and apply to job duties.
- Provide curriculum support for students.
- Implement behavior modification techniques.
- Create individualized learning materials.
- Support students through assigned tasks.
- Read aloud to individual or small groups of students.
- Assist with lifting or transferring students.
- Assist with personal hygiene, including diapering and toilet training.
- Document and keep records.
- Maintain logs and journals.
- Assist students with motor or mobility limitations.
- Maintain the structure of the classroom.
- Follow classroom activities and lessons as set by the teacher.
- Prepare and clean up snacks.
- Carry out other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
