Behavior Intervention Specialist

Qualifications

At least four years of college level coursework and a Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field

At least 1200 hours working with children

Previous Aide Or Teaching Experience Preferred

Ability to lift up to forty pounds and push and pull up to one hundred pounds

Knowledge of child growth and the diverse needs of children with disabilities

Knowledge of appropriate special education classroom practices

The ability to work with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities

Ability to instruct students one-on-one and small group situations, at the direction of the Special Education Teacher

Strong background in teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities

Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter and effective teaching methods

Knowledgeable about word processing, data bases, spread sheets, and reports

Ability to maintain a learning environment

Works well with students, staff, and the public

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Able to work under pressure and deadlines

Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

Primary Responsibility To

Special Education Teacher and/or Classroom Teacher and Director of Special Services

Job Summary

Assists the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher in achieving the goals and objectives as stated on each child’s current Individual Education Plan (IEP) through individual, small group, or whole group instruction.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Working with Students

Maintain high academic standards and expectations

Repeat lessons to Title I students who were absent for that lesson

Provide tutorial help to students following lessons prescribed by the teacher and reinforce material and skills using a variety of methods as directed by certified staff

Provide immediate feedback on student performance

Respond to students’ questions and requests for assistance

Observe students’ work and study habits

Observe and record students’ time on task when needed

Assist students in locating prescribed instructional materials and starting their assignments

Assist the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program

Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacher

Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher

Provide individualized instruction activities using materials and sequences selected by the special education teacher and other related services personnel

Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs

Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in IEPs

Administer informal assessments to accommodate students’ specific modifications at the direction of a certified teacher

Assist with such large group activities as drill and practice, reading aloud, and storytelling, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students

Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher

Assist students in the library or media center

Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher

Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips

Administer, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students

Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential

Communicate classroom rules, and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior

Other Classroom Assistance

Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities

Alert the supervising teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student

Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher

Keep the supervising teacher informed of activities and any issues that may arise

Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes

Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction

Engage children in conversation to encourage language development

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Meet the personal needs of children with disabilities including toileting, feeding, locomotion, and health needs

Assist, where appropriate, in loading and unloading the special education pupil from transportation buses or vans

Other

Keep accurate records and maintain individual records for each student

Become familiar with basic special education knowledge as covered by the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act with an emphasis on due process procedures and confidentiality of information and records

Complete clerical duties as assigned by the supervising teacher

Attend faculty meetings as required

Keep immediate supervisor informed of activities and problems

Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as reading professional journals and other publications

Seek assistance should emergencies arise

Represent the school district in a positive manner

Know and follow school district policy and chain of command

Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

District benefit package for full time employees working 20 hours per week:

Medical/vision/dental insurance

$30,000 life insurance with option to purchase additional coverage

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Unlimited accumulation of sick leave

Personal, bereavement, professional leave, vacation (if applicable)

Credit reimbursement of up to $300 per year

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher and/or the director of special services in conformance with any applicable federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position shall be considered in all respects “employment at will”. The “employment period” and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.

NOTE

All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Legal Reference: I.C.

• 33-512 Governance of Schools I.C.
• 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance