Behavior Intervention Specialist
Behavior Intervention Specialist
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Job Description
ASSIGNMENT
POSITION
There is currently one (1) Behavior Intervention Specialist positions availableseven (7) hours per day five (5) days per week nine and a half (9.5) months a year. This position includes benefits. An eligibility list is being established to fill current and future vacancies and to hire substitutes for the next six months. Position details below:
LOCATION
HOURS/MONTHS
TENTATIVE HOURS
Special Education
7 Hrs/day 9.5 Mo/Yr
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
FILING PERIOD
Applications for this position will be accepted online only untilMonday September:30 pm.
*Applicants will be sent notifications via email only*
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under the direction of the Director of Special Education or designee assists with functional behavior assessments and plans and directs instructional and behavioral support services to students in the District with difficulties conforming to acceptable behavior patterns; assists in the development and implementation of programs policies and practices relative to the management of students problematic behaviors including children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Emotional Disturbance (ED); collaborates with education administrators certificated and classified staff to develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans and provide one-on-one and/or group Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to designated students.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Behavior Intervention Specialist classification is distinguished by the advanced knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and provides training and support to school site personnel; one-on-one and/or group intensive behavioral intervention services. Their role is focused on aiding students with significant behavioral challenges. They utilize ABA principles to foster skill development emotional management and positive behavioral changes. Additionally their responsibilities include analyzing Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) managing severe behavioral instances supporting students throughout the school day in various settings and implementing ABA teaching strategies. The work of the Behavior Intervention Specialist is data-driven involving the collection and analysis of behavioral data to refine intervention strategies.
The class of Behavior Intervention Specialist is distinguished from the class of Behavior Support Assistant in that the latter provides guidance services to assist students in improving their personal social and other non-academic skills. They work with students facing challenges from physical or learning disabilities emotional or behavioral issues or difficult family backgrounds. The Behavior Support Assistants approach is holistic providing support not only to students but also engaging with parents and school staff. They receive technical work direction from the psychologist principal certificated and administrative staff.
Classified Salary Range: 21.5
Click here to review the job description in its entirety.EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required. College-level course work in child development psychology behavior management or child education is desirable.
EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience implementing and/or creating individualized behavior services to school-aged students with various developmental disabilities mental health diagnoses and/or severe behavior problems in a home-based center-based and/or educational/social services setting.
Equivalency Provision for Current RUSD Employees:
Current Rowland Unified School District employees may qualify for this position by being currently employed as an Instructional Assistant II for a minimum of three years or a Behavior Support Assistant for a minimum of two years.
Applicants must provide a copy of the following documents at the time of application:- Proof of Education: HS diploma or equivalent or copy of highest completed degree (AA/BA/MA) (Copy of diploma or transcripts on letterhead/watermarked paper); and
- A certificate of completion of a40-hour Registered Behavior Technician training program as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
- A valid Basic/Standard First Aid Certificate; and
- A valid and current CPR Certificate (Child and Adult)
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:- Successful completion of a 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician training program as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
- A valid Class C California Driver License a good driving record and use of a private automobile is required and must be maintained during employment.
- A valid First Aid Certificate comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate and a Child and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate is required for all positions must be maintained during employment.
- Successful completion of up to 12 hours of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training is required during the probationary period and annual re-certification is required. Training will be provided at the districts expense.
- Successful completion of Tier I Tier II and Tier III of Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) training is required during the probationary period and will be provided at the districts expense.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this classification work both inside and outside may be exposed to airborne pathogens blood or other bodily fluids and germs drive a personal vehicle to conduct work and have direct contact with students District personnel and the public and in the absence of direct supervision.
HAZARDS: Exposure to aggressive behavior of students and emergency situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees in this classification need to have the strength to perform average lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally restrain students in crises situations; good speaking and hearing abilities ability to bend stoop and reach; stamina to stand and walk for long periods of time; manual dexterity to handle controls and/or operate computers and educational technology equipment; use fingers repetitively use both hands simultaneously manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard; visual acuity to work on computer terminals use a telephone and operate a vehicle.EXAMINATION
EXAMINATION - OPEN / PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION
The examination mayconsist of the following:- Job Related Written Exam
- Structured Interview Examination
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN TRAINING FACT SHEET:
BEHAVIOR TECHNIICAN 40-HOUR TRAINING INFO:
Before you begin your RBT 40-Hour Training verify that your training program:- Meets all BACB requirements. The training-program overview should include the following statement: This training program is based on the RBT Task List (2nd ed.) and is designed to meet the 40-hour training requirement for RBT certification. The program is offered independent of the BACB.
- Is overseen by a qualified BCaBA BCBA or BCBA-D.
- Provides a BACB-accepted training certificate upon completion. You must submit this certificate during the application process.
Agency Cost Link Autism Certification Center $75 subscription Position: K-12 Education: Special Education/Intervention Specialist Autism Partnership Foundation $0 Sac $85 is free; however the cost is for fees books and parking) Florida Tech $149 OF EDUCATION:
If you received your education outside of the United States you MUST have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service please access the following: RUSDwill only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.
ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT:
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director the new employees eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire.
APPOINTMENT:
Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veterans / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview.The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination tuberculosis test background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.
In accordance with Education Code 45301 an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at a time during the probationary period.
PROCESSING FEE:
New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment with a MONEY ORDER ONLY payable toRUSD.
VETERANS CREDIT:
For entry level classes veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application to receive such credit. Veterans credit can only be applied once upon initial hire.Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
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