Salina Elementary

 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

 

  

PURPOSE STATEMENT

 

The job of behavior interventionist paraprofessional was established for the purpose/s of providing support to assist students who have moderate to intensive behavior and/or mental health needs.  This position may also support the implementation of behavioral programs and intensive behavior intervention services for students with disabilities.  Establishes effective rapport with students and motivates students to develop appropriate social skills and attitudes leading toward improved behavior in order to foster greater independence in the student.  Professional relations are developed and maintained with other staff. 

 

This job reports to the Principal and the Board Certified Behavior Analyst

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

• Collects, documents, manages, and uses data to inform functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, emergency safety interventions, referrals for additional supports, problem solving, schedules and services to benefit students. 

 

• Able to use Google Suite effectively (i.e.Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides) 

 

• Changes to student programming are data driven and documented effectively. 

 

• Works with school professionals and other paraprofessionals to build the school's capacity to address student’s behavior and/or mental health needs. 

 

• Maintains current knowledge and improves skill application by participating in regular on-going professional development 

 

• Adheres to all local, state, and federal policies and procedures for special education and behavior compliance.

 

• Provides instructional support assistance to students and student groups. 

 

• Participates in the development, maintenance and carrying out of systems for classroom management. 

 

• Guides students in working and interacting harmoniously with other students. 

 

• Operates various types of office equipment such as computers, copy machines, etc.

 

• Complies with established district policies and procedures.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

 

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Qualification Requirements

• Successful completion of the RBT competency assessment and exam or willingness to complete RBT training, competency assessment and exam.
• One year of experience as an RBT preferred.
• One year of successful experience working with adolescents with significant behavioral needs, preferably students with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental disabilities preferred.

 

 

Skills, Knowledge 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:  strong interpersonal skills to work with variety of teachers, principals, parents, students and staff members; strong organizational and time management skills

 

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multistep written and oral instructions.  Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:  safety practices and procedures; age-appropriate student activities; conflict resolution; knowledge of and experience with the direct implementation of behavior management techniques with both groups and individuals;

 

ABILITY is required to build and maintain relationships with students; ability and desire to work patiently and compassionately with students who have challenging behaviors (e.g., yelling, biting, hitting, kicking, pinching); ability to work independently and with a team; ability to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively to other members of your team; ability to manage multiple tasks;  ability to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic job-related equipment; must have ability to problem solve and to implement variety of academic and behavioral programs, under behavior specialists/teachers supervision; ability to remain calm under stressful conditions

 

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

 

 

Physical Demands

Moderately heavy work: Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.

 

Working Conditions

Employees in this position deal with crisis situations that require them to make major decisions involving people, resources, and property.

 

 

Salary Grade

This position is paid on the classified salary schedule; Aide II (Lane 5) upon successful completion of the RBT competency assessment and exam.  Experience up to 5 years is recognized for step placement, with a maximum step placement of step 6 to begin.

 

 

For job details please contact Principal-Kole Krahenbuhl (435) 529-7462.

 

If you need special accommodations in order to attend or participate in the selection process, please contact Nolan Andersen, Human Resource Director, (435) 896-8214. Sevier School District is dedicated to equal opportunity in employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran or disabled status, or any other protected class. Reasonable accommodation will be made as appropriate to enable any employee or applicant for employment to safely and properly perform the job applied for as requested and as appropriate.  Sevier School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.