Rainbow School ~ Behavior Support

Center for Developmentally Disabled•Blue Springs, MO

About The Position

Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) is a private, not-for-profit corporation founded in 1972 serving adults and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities within the greater Kansas City, MO area. CDD provides residential care services, employment services, day habilitation to adults, and a private school for students who are referred through the Kansas City Missouri area. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Basic computer skills
Proficient English written and verbal communication skills
ability to lift, push, pull 50+ lbs., sit, squat, kneel, reach, and get up and down from the floor repeatedly.
Professional and positive
Flexible
Maintains effective working relationships with supervisor and peers
Good attendance and punctuality

Responsibilities

Data collection on new and present students
Aggregate data on students as assigned
Complete reports
Provide summaries of student behavior as requested
Complete interest surveys on new students
Make recommendations for behavior plans
Work 1:1 with students
Maintain positive relationships with staff and students
Use a variety of interventions, as necessary
Provide direct support to behavioral issues of students.
Respond immediately to Mr./Mrs. calls
Provide prompt assistance to any behavioral assistance calls
Assist with calls for additional staff
Cover and/or assign lunch breaks
Help load and unload buses
Rotate in classrooms when additional assistance is not specifically needed elsewhere
Substitute in classes, as necessary
Assist in all facets of the Rainbow Center, Rainbow PALS, and BTR programs as necessary or requested
Model appropriate behavioral interventions reflective of BIP
Provide instruction to students, paras, and teachers in the school environment and when requested in meetings
Inform supervisors of all behavior related issues needing to be addressed
Attend and actively participate in meetings
Prioritize duties on basis of importance considering safety, time constraints, and need for assistance
Maintain certifications and trainings as required
Exhibit good attendance and punctuality
Other duties as assigned