Behavioral Intervention Technician
Company: Poway Unified School District
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist with
developing and implementing positive behavior intervention supports
and services using research based positive behavioral intervention
strategies and methodologies. This classification supports the
development and implementation of behavioral and mental health
components of students' Individualized Education Plans (IEP),
providing support to assist students in accessing their educational
program.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
ABA techniques and other research based positive Autism-Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) methodologies and supports.
Training/Modeling techniques.
Knowledge to determine need for physical restraint to maintain
safety of students and staff.
ABILITY TO:
De-escalate aggressive, elopement and other severe behaviors.
Understand relationship between mental health needs and
behavior.
Physically restrain students as necessary to control
aggressive/unsafe behavior.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TECHNICIAN
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist with
developing and implementing positive behavior intervention supports
and services using research based positive behavioral intervention
strategies and methodologies. This classification supports the
development and implementation of behavioral and mental health
components of students' Individualized Education Plans (IEP),
providing support to assist students in accessing their educational
program.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Behavioral Intervention Technician incumbents are assigned to
students with behavioral and/or mental health components as part of
their IEPs. Incumbents in the Behavioral Intervention Technician
Assistant (BIIA) classification provide intensive behavioral
intervention instruction and guidance to students with Autism
and/or other autistic like behaviors. Incumbents in the
Instructional Assistant II-Special Education classification provide
more complex instructional support and assistance for students
enrolled in a self-contained and critical skills environment as the
primary assignment, including Severely Handicapped and Physically
Handicapped programs where handicapping conditions are generally
more severe. The Instructional Assistant I-Special Education
classification supports the instruction and activities related to a
designated non-critical special education program.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Work with program staff and students served through IEPs across
multiple school sites to support delivery of positive behavior
intervention strategies and progress monitoring of related behavior
and social-emotional skills.
Support implementation of practices and strategies to support
student progress towards individual IEP goals in compliance with
established policies and procedures.
Assist teachers in development and implementation of instructional
and behavioral support services using strategies aligned with, but
not limited to, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other research
based positive behavior intervention methodologies.
Work with students 1:1 or in small groups in the classroom to
support students in behavior management, self-regulation, and
ready-to-learn skills as a function of data collection and progress
monitoring support.
Provide direct intensive 1:1 support for students who engage in
aggressive or unsafe behaviors towards self or others and/or
exhibit significant mental health needs.
Support implementation of prompt fading strategies to increase
student independence and/or less restrictive levels of support.
Provide support to students by setting up work areas, visual
supports, and materials to increase students' communication skills
and independence in accessing their educational setting.
Assist with creation of specialized curriculum tasks/materials to
support IEP goals, such as social stories, visuals, behavior
supports, etc.
Assist in the implementation of behavioral supports and instruction
to students in various areas including critical life skills, play
and social skills, pre-academic learning, motor skill development,
social communication, social-emotional coping strategies, and
personal hygiene.
Support virtual and in-person data collection, creation of data
sheets, monitoring, and analysis of data collection for behavior
and social-emotional goals.
Assist staff with graphing data in student data books,
collaborating with case manager in analyzing and summarizing the
data.
Support the training of Behavior Intervention Instructional
Assistants in data collection and strategy implementation to
respond to and support student behavior skill needs, provide
modeling and coaching in research-based strategies and
methodologies such as ABA, mental health supports, etc.
Attend in-person classroom sessions and virtual teaching sessions
as needed to support the development of behavior intervention
strategies, data collection, and progress monitoring.
Assist in the development of Behavior Intervention Plans, providing
input that assists with the identification of function of behaviors
and functionally equivalent replacement behaviors.
Assist in developing reinforcement inventories and reinforcement
systems.
Consult with teachers and instructional assistants for behavior
management and progress on goals.
Consult with case managers to prepare for IEP meetings and
parent-teacher conferences.
Collaborate with teachers to provide parent trainings and parent
consultations to support student behavior at home.
Maintain classroom environments in a safe, clean, and orderly
condition, assuring the health and safety of students by following
established health and safety practices and procedures which may
include lifting, toileting and diapering as necessary.
Maintain the confidentiality of student records and information
according to established guidelines.
Provide Professional Development for staff regarding positive
behavior management techniques and strategies.
Perform routine first aid as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned as they relate to the
classification.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
ABA techniques and other research based positive Autism-Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) methodologies and supports.
Training/Modeling techniques.
Knowledge to determine need for physical restraint to maintain
safety of students and staff.
ABILITY TO:
De-escalate aggressive, elopement and other severe behaviors.
Understand relationship between mental health needs and
behavior.
Physically restrain students as necessary to control
aggressive/unsafe behavior.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
In-person/on-campus support for students and programs
Indoor classroom settings
Outdoor settings
Virtual settings
Travel to multiple District sites as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Assist in de-escalation strategies which may include physical
restraint in accordance with district procedure
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
Sitting on the floor to work with students
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students
Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make
presentations
Seeing to read assignments and to monitor student activities
Lifting severely handicapped students in and out of wheelchairs
Physically managing aggressive student behavior
Carrying, pushing or pulling to assist students in wheelchairs
HAZARDS:
Potential exposure to communicable diseases and contact with blood
and other body fluids
Potential exposure to physical injury from aggressive behavior
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Two years of behavior support experience in a school or home
setting
Completion of 2 years of college level training or equivalent
experience in a related field
Experience with specific behavioral strategies/programs (ABA,
behavior management, mental health systems) preferred.
BCBA Certification preferred (or actively working towards obtaining
it)
Experience in a Special Education setting required.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid certifications of First Aid, Adult/Child CPR, and AED must be
obtained within the first six months of employment or be submitted
at the time of application. Only certifications provided by
American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or District
approved provider for First Aid, Adult/Child CPR, and AED will be
accepted. Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors
as long as a hands-on skills assessment is completed.
Valid California driver's license.
*This recruitment will be used to fill itinerant positions and
future vacancies District-wide*
**Positions are generally 6 or 7 hours a day (30 or 35 hours per
week)/ 9.5 months worked and include benefits.Experience in a
Special Education setting required. ***
Candidates who possess a valid and current CA teaching credential,
will be placed at Step 6 of the salary range designated for this
classification.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
ABA techniques and other research based positive Autism-Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) methodologies and supports.
Training/Modeling techniques.
Knowledge to determine need for physical restraint to maintain
safety of students and staff.
ABILITY TO:
De-escalate aggressive, elopement and other severe behaviors.
Understand relationship between mental health needs and
behavior.
Physically restrain students as necessary to control
aggressive/unsafe behavior.
Comments and Other Information
Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package
for eligible employees (hours greater than 20 hours/wk)
including:
--- Retirement - CalPERS
--- Holidays - 16 paid holidays per year
--- Vacation - Starting at 12 days per year, increasing with length
of service
--- Sick Leave - 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working
months)
--- Medical Insurance
--- Vision Insurance
--- Dental Insurance
--- Life Insurance
--- Travel Insurance
--- Flexible Benefit Plan
--- Flexible Spending Accounts
--- Employee Assistance Program
For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our
website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits
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