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Description Assists a teacher in providing instructional and behavioral support to behaviorally challenged students in Special Education programs; monitors and redirects student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance; supports acquisition of appropriate skills and behaviors; assists in meeting special needs which may include feeding and toileting students; performs a variety of responsible and specialized tasks in the physical care and classroom instruction of students with disabilities; assists students with disabilities in meeting the physical requirements of attending school; administers Intensive Behavior Intervention methods based on the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) model, including Discrete Trial Training (DTT), to identified Special Education students; performs a variety of clerical duties as assigned. CURRENT VACANCIES: Various opportunities exist for permanent assignments. All positions are part-time (9.25 months per year, 6 hours per day), Monday through Friday, and include full benefits for the employee only. Assignments may be in any part of the district boundaries (Glendale, La Crescenta, or Montrose). SALARY: Positions in this classification start at the fourth step of the salary range at $31.48 per hour. Permanent employees may earn higher rates and receive merit increases each year up to the maximum amount ($39.50/hr.). Examples of Duties Note: A more complete list of requirements, duties, and responsibilities for this classification can be found at www.gusd.net: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd/classspecs. -Supports instruction to individuals or small groups of students with special needs as assigned. -Monitors student conduct and utilizes approved behavior management techniques to redirect and modify inappropriate behaviors. -Administers one-on-one ABA-based Intensive Behavior Intervention methods, including Discrete Trial Training (DTT), to designated students in a school setting as directed by supervisor or other specialist. -Participates in Intensive Behavior Intervention staff development in-services. -Implements documented therapy plans for Intensive Behavior Intervention treatment. -Monitors, observes and reports behavioral data of students according to approved procedures. -Assists students upon arrival and departure at school and throughout the school day by repositioning in wheelchairs or other necessary equipment. -Assists students with washing, eating, toileting, and other personal care needs. Assists in physical transfer of students with disabilities (approximately 50 – 75 pounds). -Provides basic emergency care as needed, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or basic first-aid until medical assistance arrives. -Performs specialized physical health care services such as suctioning, gastronomy tube feeding, catheterization, oxygen administration and care of related equipment, and administers medication as directed. -Maintains activity rooms, equipment, and utensils. Changes sheets and linens and prepares cots and beds for rest periods. -Assists teacher in supervision of assigned students in physical and instructional activities. Employment Standards Minimum Requirements Training and Education: Consistent with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 and other related legislation, candidates for this classification must meet the following standards: The equivalent of graduation from high school and one of the following: 1. Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an institution of higher education; or 2. Attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher. Additionally, completion of coursework at an accredited institution of higher education in child development, education, and/or psychology is desirable. Verification will be required for high school graduation, college units, and degrees. Experience: -One year of experience working with students with disabilities, including students on the autism spectrum, and some demonstrated experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based behavior intervention techniques; or -One year of experience at the level of an Education Assistant II or Special Desirable Qualifications: -Experience in observing and charting student behavioral data. -Training in implementing Intensive Behavior Intervention techniques. -Written and oral proficiency in a second language. Examination Process To apply: Visit www.gusd.net: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd. Step-by-step online employment application guide: https://www.schooljobs.com/home/applicationguide Phone inquiries are welcome at (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1378.
BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION ASSISTANT
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Description Assists a teacher in providing instructional and behavioral support to behaviorally challenged students in Special Education programs; monitors and redirects student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance; supports acquisition of appropriate skills and behaviors; assists in meeting special needs which may include feeding and toileting students; performs a variety of responsible and specialized tasks in the physical care and classroom instruction of students with disabilities; assists students with disabilities in meeting the physical requirements of attending school; administers Intensive Behavior Intervention methods based on the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) model, including Discrete Trial Training (DTT), to identified Special Education students; performs a variety of clerical duties as assigned. CURRENT VACANCIES: Various opportunities exist for permanent assignments. All positions are part-time (9.25 months per year, 6 hours per day), Monday through Friday, and include full benefits for the employee only. Assignments may be in any part of the district boundaries (Glendale, La Crescenta, or Montrose). SALARY: Positions in this classification start at the fourth step of the salary range at $31.48 per hour. Permanent employees may earn higher rates and receive merit increases each year up to the maximum amount ($39.50/hr.). Examples of Duties Note: A more complete list of requirements, duties, and responsibilities for this classification can be found at www.gusd.net: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd/classspecs. -Supports instruction to individuals or small groups of students with special needs as assigned. -Monitors student conduct and utilizes approved behavior management techniques to redirect and modify inappropriate behaviors. -Administers one-on-one ABA-based Intensive Behavior Intervention methods, including Discrete Trial Training (DTT), to designated students in a school setting as directed by supervisor or other specialist. -Participates in Intensive Behavior Intervention staff development in-services. -Implements documented therapy plans for Intensive Behavior Intervention treatment. -Monitors, observes and reports behavioral data of students according to approved procedures. -Assists students upon arrival and departure at school and throughout the school day by repositioning in wheelchairs or other necessary equipment. -Assists students with washing, eating, toileting, and other personal care needs. Assists in physical transfer of students with disabilities (approximately 50 – 75 pounds). -Provides basic emergency care as needed, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or basic first-aid until medical assistance arrives. -Performs specialized physical health care services such as suctioning, gastronomy tube feeding, catheterization, oxygen administration and care of related equipment, and administers medication as directed. -Maintains activity rooms, equipment, and utensils. Changes sheets and linens and prepares cots and beds for rest periods. -Assists teacher in supervision of assigned students in physical and instructional activities. Employment Standards Minimum Requirements Training and Education: Consistent with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 and other related legislation, candidates for this classification must meet the following standards: The equivalent of graduation from high school and one of the following: 1. Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an institution of higher education; or 2. Attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher. Additionally, completion of coursework at an accredited institution of higher education in child development, education, and/or psychology is desirable. Verification will be required for high school graduation, college units, and degrees. Experience: -One year of experience working with students with disabilities, including students on the autism spectrum, and some demonstrated experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based behavior intervention techniques; or -One year of experience at the level of an Education Assistant II or Special Desirable Qualifications: -Experience in observing and charting student behavioral data. -Training in implementing Intensive Behavior Intervention techniques. -Written and oral proficiency in a second language. Examination Process To apply: Visit www.gusd.net: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd. Step-by-step online employment application guide: https://www.schooljobs.com/home/applicationguide Phone inquiries are welcome at (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1378.
