TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of position: 189 days- classified

Hours: Full-Time

SUMMARY

Under direction of the department principal andPBISCoordinator, the Behavior Intervention Specialist performs entry-level special education support for students in the area of behavior management in order to help the student fulfill their potential for academic, emotional, and social growth through instruction in academic content standards and curriculum designed to meet each students individualized goals and objectives. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Fully understand and ensure the fidelity of the implementation of the developed behavioral plan for identified students.

Direct/redirect the work and responsibilities of teacher assistants who may work with student(s) as it relates to implementation of the behavior intervention plan.

May work with identified student(s) to reinforce motor, academic, social, self-care or communication skills under the direction of the teacher.

Mediate with students to teach appropriate alternatives to negative and destructive behaviors.

In conjunction with thePBIS Coordinator, may assist the teacher(s) in devising strategies for reinforcing skills based on understanding of student needs, interests and abilities.

Under the direction of the Behavior Coordinator, may assume responsibility for learning and adapting to students special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.

May assist student with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting and positioning.

May assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, toileting needs and personal hygiene.

Help manage behavior of all students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior using MANDT strategies, as needed.

Guide students in working and playing appropriately.

Assist and supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside.

Monitors, observes and reports behavioral data of students according to approved procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Sixty hours college credit. High School graduation plus two years relevant experience may be substituted.

One year successful experience working with students with severe physical and/or aggressive behavior.

Current and continuing certification in MANDT or the ability to become and remain certified in MANDT.

Sign Language: At hire, the applicant must have sign language skills equivalent to a Signed LanguageProficiency Interview (SLPI) level of INTERMEDIATE. When applying, the applicant must submit documentation that the applicant believes substantiates that the applicant has achieved the proficient level required at hire. Note to Applicant: The ultimate required proficiency level for the position using the levels designated in the Signed LanguageProficiency Interview (SLPI) is ADVANCED. If hired with a sign language proficiency level below this level, you are required to participate in signed communication learning opportunities on a regular basis until you have achieved the sign language proficiency level assigned to your position.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

Bachelor degree or greater in relevant subject.

Experience working deaf and/or hard of hearing students with multiple disabilities in a residential school setting.

Experience working with individual education plans and/or behavior plans.

Advanced or better ASL sign skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ATTRIBUTES

Problem solvingthe individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information

Effective Communicationthe individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.

Planning/organizingthe individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action

Quality controlthe individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure

Dependabilitythe individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve

Safety and securitythe individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials

Interpersonal Skillsthe individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.

SUPERVISOR

Deptartment Principal and DepartmentPBIS Coordinator

MILITARY OCCUPATION SPECIALITY (MOS) CODE:

None equivalent

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