Description

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.

Examples of Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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  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)

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.

Supplemental Information

In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 (Minimum Salary) of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule.