Behavior Support Specialist Bilingual Employment Pool

BASIC FUNCTION:Assist in data collection and assessment for behavior support services; assist in developing implementing and training staff in the use of positive behavior support and intervention techniques. Implement behavior support services with students. Facilitate Restorative Practices with DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties knowledge or abilities associated with this classification but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.)E Essential FunctionsAssist with data collection and assessments for behavior support services. EAssist with the development and implementation of positive behavior support and intervention techniques and positive behavior support plans as part of the individual education plan (IEP) process. EProvide training in data collection and in the use of positive behavior support and intervention techniques and instructional methodologies to educational staff. EAssist in developing augmentative and/or alternative communication systems. EMonitor student progress and make recommendations for ongoing service as appropriate. EAttend IEP meetings as assigned to provide information. EProvide in-service training and make presentations to school staff. EAssist in the development of training material and manuals. EMaintain a variety of service-related records and prepare reports. EContact district staff parents and other agencies. ETravel to school sites as required; maintain regular contact with special education certificated staff. EAttend meetings and conferences as assigned. EAccompany parents and pupils to appointments with health care professionals. Perform related duties as QUALIFICATIONS:Bilingual in English/Spanish EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Any combination of training experience and/or education equivalent to completion of college-level courses in psychology special education or related field and three years of related AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Possession of a valid California drivers license and availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided). Personality and character traits suited to providing services for students with serious behavior challenges. Some positions may require proficiency in a foreign language and/or sign AND ABILITIES:KNOWLEDGE OF:Positive behavior support and intervention techniques and instructional methodologies. Functional analysis assessment. Oral and written communication TO:Recognize and understand serious behavior challenges. Apply positive behavior support and intervention techniques and instructional effectively orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Operate standard office equipment including microcomputers and related software applications. Plan and organize work. Meet schedules and timelines. Maintain records and prepare reports. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of independently with little direction. Read apply and explain rules regulations policies and CONDITIONS:ENVIRONMENT:Office or classroom REQUIREMENTS:Hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to perform assigned duties; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling bending at the waist and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects.