Instructional Support Specialist, Intensive Behavior Intervention

To create a list of eligible candidates for filling current permanent and temporary (part-time) assignments for the duration of the list, up to six months. Permanent positions are typically 10-month, part-time roles (6.25 hours per day) based at school sites in Simi Valley, California.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Completed applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. of : To Be Determined. Late applications and/or certificates will not be accepted.
 
TESTING PROCESS: 
A) Evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E) = Qualifying (pass/fail).
B) Structured Interview = 100% weighting on final score. Tentatively scheduled for: To Be Determined.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job posting by the application deadline in order to move forward in the testing process. Those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their application materials reviewed by a screening committee that will evaluate the training and experience of each applicant as it relates to the areas assessed in the supplemental questions. Those with the highest scores on the T&E will be invited to the structured interview. The testing process is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.

The information included in the Work Experience section of the application will determine whether applicants meet minimum qualifications. Please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Summary
Assists teachers, therapists, and counselors with administration of Intensive Behavior Intervention services and tutoring to students in a school, home, or other setting.  Trains and serves as a mentor to Special Education and IBI Instructional Assistants.  Performs role of team leader, and provides modeling, coaching and shadowing to IBI Instructional Assistants.
 
Distinguishing Career Features
The Instructional Support Specialist, Intensive Behavioral Intervention, is the second and senior paraprofessional level, requiring advanced specialization in behavioral intervention and the demonstrated ability to train others and coordinate IBI therapy programs.   Specialists will demonstrate sufficient competency to train and mentor others, and implement and supervise applied behavior analysis, discrete trial teaching, pivotal response training, social stories, PECS, and TEACCH.

• Under the direct supervision of a behavior specialist, certificated teacher and/or other certificated personnel, works on an in-depth basis with individual students with exceptional needs to implement intensive behavioral intervention to selected students one-on-one or in small groups for core academic skills.
• Provides support to therapists and specialists by implementing visual, behavioral, social, and/or communications strategies that enhance student performance and behavior.  Administers special drills to reinforce learning.  Facilitates social skills training programs.
• Trains, coaches, and shadows less experienced instructional assistants.  Assesses intervention workload, and coordinates or sets up schedules for IBI Instructional Assistants.  May cover absence of IBI Instructional Assistant when substitutes cannot be placed.
• Keeps appropriate records for teachers, including those on computerized student information and grading systems.  Builds, organizes and maintains individual student program notebooks.  Assures privacy of student information.
• Intervenes with individual students in core academic and vocational skills.  Prepares and may develop age-grade appropriate instructional aids and exercises to support the behavior intervention and subject matter being taught.
• Participates in consultations with parents and staff on IBI therapy interventions for students on site and in home programs.  Attends Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) meetings as necessary to observe the connection between therapy and educational goals.
• Provides input to therapists, specialists, and teachers on student performance, progress, and behavior.  Alerts teacher and resource staff to any special problems or information concerning students.  Assists to develop and evaluate individual and group educational goals and objectives; participates in meetings as assigned.
• Exercises constant supervision of children; observes, monitors, controls and redirects behavior of students within approved procedures.  Uses appropriate discipline in accordance with grade level, student's ability to understand discipline and approved procedures.  Uses approved techniques for responding to students whose behavior may escalate to self-injurious or physically aggressive acts, including spitting, pinching, biting, hair-pulling, kicking and hitting.  Develops and uses incentives as positive reinforcement.  Reinforces behavior modification techniques determined by the teacher or other allied professionals.
• Documents student progress and performance using the individualized education plan as a guide.  Records information in formats that support further evaluations.
• Assists special program administrative staff with the preparation and presentation of in service training sessions.  Assists in organizing meetings and participates in meetings to share information about the IBI programs.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of files and records, including data collection, for classroom or assigned program.
• Assists in maintaining order among students in the classroom and school grounds.  Assures safety of students following health and safety rules.  Assists and supervises individual and groups of students in moving from place-to-place in an orderly manner, (i.e. school bus to classroom, classroom to restroom, lunch room, on playgrounds, on field trips and co-curricular activities).
• When working with severely disabled students, may be required to assist students with certain medical and hygiene functions.
• Must observe confidentiality.  Must be discrete in responding to student behaviors whenever possible.
• Remains up-to-date in the knowledge of IBI approaches through attendance at on-going in-service trainings, workshops and seminars sponsored by the District, Ventura County SELPA or other acceptable, approved agencies.
• Assists in maintaining a neat and orderly environment that supports learning.  Performs a variety of classroom and program related clerical services such as maintaining charts and records, preparing and storing instructional materials and equipment, copying materials, operating office machines, including computer, copier and other audio-visual equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

• Education and Experience

• Licenses and Certificates

• A valid California driver's license.
• Completion of the SVUSD Intensive Behavior Intervention (IBI) certification training (including successful completion of extended mentoring program), or equivalent training/certification.

• Completion of Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention (NCPI) training or equivalent.
• Valid first aid and CPR certification. 

• Knowledge and Skills

• Abilities

• Physical Abilities

• Working Conditions