SPED Behavior Interventionist Aide

Cleburne ISD (TX)•Cleburne, TX

37d

About The Position

Mentor, facilitate and support special education students on campuses and in the BRIDGES programs whose behavior is interfering with academic progress. The Behavior Interventionist is also a resource for the classroom teacher.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Completed 48 hours of highly qualified paraprofessional classes (or completion of the equivalency exam)
Computer skills
Certification associated with autism, emotional disturbance, or other
Experience in working with children and youth through law enforcement and/or mental health agencies
Ability to work effectively with children with behavior problems
Ability to implement crisis prevention/intervention techniques (CPI training is mandatory)
Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Ability to engage in frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and possible physical intervention (used only to ensure the care, welfare, safety and security of student and others when the student's behavior poses a threat of imminent, serious physical harm to self or others and/or when the student's behavior poses a threat of imminent, serious destruction of property)

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of the students' campus team in the implementation of behavior intervention plans
Provide crisis prevention/intervention including verbal de-escalation, when needed
Assist with implementation of points and the levels system in the BRIDGES program
Assist with implementation of classroom behavior management system
Assist with escorting students to the BRIDGES program when the student's behavior poses an imminent and serious threat of physical harm to self or others
Monitor and document student behavior for progress monitoring and during crisis situations
Assist with analyzing and interpreting behavioral data
Assist students in exploring appropriate behavior choices
Collect and/or provide student behavior documentation (verbal and written) to teachers, administrators and LSSP
Maintain professional behavior in emotionally charged situations with students/parents
Maintain proper safety and security precautions to prevent unnecessary or unreasonable risk of injury to self or others
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including behavior documentation, discipline reports, ABC data.
Observe informal interactions between teacher(s) and student(s)
Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning educational/behavioral needs of students and interpretation of behavioral documentation
Consult with school staff regarding implementation of behavior intervention plans and in managing behaviorally disruptive students
Consult with classroom teachers and relevant staff regarding management of student behavior according to IEP
Assist with the planning, preparation, and conducting of social skills lessons
Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher
Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
Assist teacher in preparation of instructional material and classroom displays
Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom
Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports
Assist in supervising students in special education throughout the school day, both inside and outside classroom
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
Use appropriate verbal and written communications with staff and students (and parents if required to attend parent/teacher conferences)
Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors
Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
Attend parent/teacher conferences as requested
Present a positive attitude that provides a positive role model for students
Work effectively with others
Exhibit good judgment in decision making and problem solving
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned
Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and local board policy
Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations
Maintain confidentiality
All other duties assigned by the supervisor