Intensive Behavioral Intervention Assistant

Garden Grove Unified School District•Garden Grove, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This eligibility list will be used to fill mostly full-time (6 hours) assignments. Persons in these positions work Monday - Friday, during the school session. Under the general direction, provides intensive behavioral intervention to students who have severe behavioral disorders; and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
At least six months of part-time experience working with students or clients with intensive behavior disorders
Possession of an associate's degree or higher; OR completion of 48 full semester units earned at an accredited college or university; OR by taking and passing the ESSA exam.
Knowledge of special needs and requirements of students with intensive behavioral disorders.
Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques and strategies.
Knowledge of appropriate restraint procedures using district training techniques.
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Knowledge of oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Knowledge of recordkeeping and report preparation techniques.
Knowledge of appropriate hygiene standards.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations as related to the position.
Ability to provide intensive behavioral intervention to students.
Ability to maintain accurate records and data.
Ability to demonstrate a patient, receptive and understanding attitude toward students.
Ability to work independently with little direction.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
Ability to determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to use good judgment in making independent decisions to respond to student requests and needs.
Ability to assist students with personal care such as dressing and toileting.
Ability to follow education and behavior plans for students.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

Provides intensive behavioral intervention to designated students who exhibit behaviors such as biting, kicking, hitting, throwing, running, spitting, verbal aggression, pulling, and pushing in a variety of educational settings, including classroom and community settings, as directed by supervisor or other specialist.
Follows documented therapy plans for intensive behavioral treatment.
Confers with instructional personnel and provides input regarding student progress.
Documents student progress and behavioral data, and assists with informal documentation.
Assists instructional personnel with development of behavioral and reinforcement strategies.
Utilizes approved district restraint training to assist with restraining students as appropriate.
Utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies as directed.
Assists in supervision of students.
Assists in training students in personal hygiene and developing self-sufficiency.
Assists students with toileting.
May visit student homes to provide services.
Performs related duties as assigned.