Instructional Assistant - Behavior

Think Together•Twentynine Palms, CA

2d•Onsite

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. Assist in autism and ED programs with children ranging from age 0-22 either in small groups or individually. These positions are authorized only in connection with established special education programs where students have autism and/or behavioral difficulties, physical impairments, language impairments, or learning disabilities. 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 their disability.

Requirements

Operating athletic equipment.
Group games.
Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications.
Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Knowledge and awareness of children with ASD, ED, LD, at-risk children, and developmental differences in children.
Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
Reading a variety of manuals.
Writing documents following prescribed formats.
Presenting information to others.
Understanding complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
Concepts of grammar and punctuation.
Stages of child development and teaming styles.
Basic rules for various games/sports.
Age appropriate activities.
Scheduling activities.
Collating data.
Using job-related equipment.
Flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances.
Working with data utilizing specific, defined processes.
Operating equipment using a variety of standardized methods.
Working with a wide diversity of individuals.
Working with specific, job-related data.
Utilizing a variety of job-related equipment.
Problem solving to identify issues and create action plans.
Following prescribed guidelines for problem solving with data.
Communicating with diverse groups.
Maintaining confidentiality.
Setting priorities.
Working as part of a team.
Working with constant interruptions.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Ability to follow a schedule that may change per student needs.
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring tact, judgment, stability, and poise.
Ability to work with students having special needs and/or aggressive behaviors (i.e. biting, kicking, hitting, emotional outbursts, profane language, etc.).
Job related experience is required.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Pre-employment Proficiency Test (AA or 48 college level semester units may be required).
First Aid/CPR Certificate.
Pro-Act Training.
Willingness to complete such training courses, in-service, or otherwise, as may be required after being hired.
Training in crisis intervention, applied behavior analysis (ABA), pivotal response training, discrete trial training, visual communication systems and/or Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).
Pro-Act Training within 3 months of hire and maintain certificate.
Have or be willing to receive training in autism spectrum disorder and/or applied behavior analysis.
Have or be willing to receive training in positive behavior supports and behavior data collection.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
TB Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the care of children with autism, physical and/or learning disabilities and/or emotional disturbances.
Courses and/or in-service in psychology, behavior modification, and other related fields desirable.

Responsibilities

Provides direct instruction to students.
Implements positive behavior supports.
Collects and reports on data to teachers and behaviorists.
Assists individuals or small groups with assignments.
Prepares and modifies instructional materials as indicated by teacher or Behavior Analyst/Behaviorist.
Participates in classroom discipline and behavior management programs.
Assist with a variety of record keeping activities, such as attendance, lunch count, daily charts, data collection/recording student behavior, and other records as needed or required.
Assists teachers with crisis prevention and physical restraints (as needed).
Participates in crisis management and physical intervention training provided by the district.
Supervises students during mainstreaming and inclusion activities, including lunch and social activities as required.
Models appropriate social interaction with students and peers.
Assists in toileting and diapering as needed.
Supervises students during assigned disciplinary actions; i.e., in-house suspension, social isolation.
Assist in autism and ED programs with children ranging from age 0-22, either in small groups or individually.
Assist in contacting outside agencies.
Assist with students who require constant supervision.
Assistant must be prepared to help manage whole class in crisis situations.