Habilitative Intervention Specialists

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 • Pocatello, ID

355d • $20

About The Position

The principle function of an employee in this class is to provide assistance to special education students who are requiring significant and regular personal care, behavior interventions, functional life skills acquisition, and functional academics. The position assists in the implementation of a student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). The position works with students who have more severe physical, emotional, and/or learning disabilities. The work is performed under the supervision of a special education teacher, classroom teacher, and the building Principal. The principle duties of this position are performed in a classroom environment and may include exposure to body fluids and some personal injury risk from student behaviors. Candidates will be billing Medicaid and attending a yearly training provided by Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Number 25.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a minimum of 32 academic core college semester credits leading to a Bachelor's Degree, or pass the ETS Paraprofessional Praxis Assessment Test.
• Must be highly qualified.
• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and push and pull up to one hundred pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities.
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Exhibit a growth mindset and openness to constructive feedback.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a human services field.
• Idaho Instructional Certificate with a Special Education Endorsement.
• Competency through Health and Welfare approved competency checklist.
• Minimum of 40 hours of applied behavior analysis training.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to special education students requiring personal care and behavior interventions.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Work with students with severe physical, emotional, and learning disabilities.
• Maintain a positive learning environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective behavioral methods.
• Support students in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students.
• Attend yearly training provided by the school district.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• Public Employees Retirement available to employees working at least half time (20 hours per week) or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees