Behavior Support Assistant
About The Position
The special educational behavior instructional assistant assists the teacher or behavior analyst or specialist in improving the behavior, adaptive functioning, quality of educational opportunities, supervision of students, and instructional tasks which, in the judgment of the teacher or behaviorist may be performed by a non-credentialed employee. The work need not be performed in the presence of the teacher/behaviorist, but the teacher/behaviorist retains responsibility for instruction and supervision. Distinguishing Characteristics Positions are less than 8 hours. These positions are authorized only in connection with established special education classes that are labeled SED or SH and where students have autism and/or behavioral difficulties, physical impairments, language impairments, or learning disabilities. (Note: These positions are also authorized for students with autism who are fully included in regular education classes.) Assistants may spend a substantial portion of their time providing intervention to students who exhibit maladaptive behaviors including repetitive, disruptive, aggressive, depressive, and/or self-injurious behaviors associated with ASD or ED. Other Characteristics Assist in autism and ED programs with children ranging from age 0-22 either in small groups or individually. Many of the children also have learning disabilities; processing difficulties, conduct problems, and aggressive behaviors (verbal and physical). The assistant must be prepared to manage the whole class in crisis situations. Assist with students who require constant supervision. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and physically restrain and control a student up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- A.A. degree, 48 units beyond the high school diploma, or successful completion of the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test in reading, math, and per the Federal No Child Left Behind Act.
- Willingness to complete such training and use non-violent behavior intervention, emergency interventions and physical restraint techniques.
- Must complete Pro-Act Training within 6 months of hire.
- DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check
- TB Test within the last 60 days (Education Code 49406, Assembly Bill 1667)
- Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc.
- Must obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR Certificate (In-Person Training ONLY)
- Pre-Employment Physical Evaluation conducted through the District (Minimum 50 pounds)
Nice To Haves
- Courses in psychology, sociology, recreation, or related fields are preferable, but not required.
- Training in crisis intervention applied behavior analysis (ABA), pivotal response training, discrete trial training, Floortime Assessment, visual communication systems and/or Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Assist the teacher or behavior analyst or specialist in improving the behavior, adaptive functioning, quality of educational opportunities, supervision of students, and instructional tasks
- Provide intervention to students who exhibit maladaptive behaviors including repetitive, disruptive, aggressive, depressive, and/or self-injurious behaviors associated with ASD or ED
- Assist in autism and ED programs with children ranging from age 0-22 either in small groups or individually
- Manage the whole class in crisis situations
- Assist with students who require constant supervision
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and physically restrain and control a student up to 150 pounds with assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
