Behavior Instructional Aide

Description
STATUS: Classified Nonexempt Full Time

Benefits:

• Health Dental Vision insurance
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Pay dates on the 15th and 30th

POSITION SUMMARY: The job of Behavior Instructional Assistant (BIA) was established for the purpose/s of assisting in the supervision care and instruction of students with Emotional Disturbances; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; providing information to appropriate school personnel.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Model effective instruction in 1:1 and in small groups settings with students with emotional disturbances
• Carry-out intense behavioral and social programming with student
• Assist IEP team in developing Functional Behavior Assessment and related Behavior Intervention Plan
• Deliver consistent positive behavioral supports throughout all programming
• Intervene with appropriate team-identified strategies when undesirable behavior occurs
• Assist certified staff in developing individual student materials
• Participate in team meetings as appropriate
• Assist certified staff in the training of other staff and paraeducators
• Assist students in generalizing skills to small groups and other instructional settings
• Maintain student confidentiality at all times
• Assist with ongoing data collection regarding student behavior and social skill development and generalization
• Other responsibilities as assigned by team
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the educational team
• Working under direct supervision using standardized practices; providing student classroom and building information to certified/classified staff when necessary. The behavior instructional assistant is supervised by the emotional disturbance program liaison.
  

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Applicant must be able to document two or more years of training and/or experience in the implementation of effective behavior management principles for students with emotional disturbances including PBIS de-escalation strategies and trauma informed practices with school-age students with emotional disturbances.
• Minimum of 2 years of college credit in education or related field
• If the school building is classified as Title I 48 hours of college credit or the ability to pass the Title I assessment test is required.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using district approved crisis intervention techniques.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand complex multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include; instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/behavior; and safe handling of blood-borne pathogens and crisis de-escalation techniques.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities collect data; and use basic job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions frequently requires the following physical demands: walking sitting standing lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; climbing and balancing stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and fine finger dexterity.Must pass a post offer employment test (fit for duty).

IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The District reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity national origin sex disability age religion sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.

CLEARANCES REQUIRED:Background Clearance TB Test POET Physical Abilities Screening