Behavior Intervention Specialist - Career Center

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• NCLB compliance – 60 college credit hours, associate’s degree, generalist or specialist para educator license issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners OR successful completion of the district-approved competency test
• Mandt certification required upon hire
• Experience working with applicable age students who have behavior challenges
• Experience working with students with special needs
• De-escalation experience
• Knowledge of, and ability to implement, intensive de-escalation techniques
• Knowledge of, and ability to implement, intensive behavior management techniques
• Knowledge of intensive behavior intervention techniques
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities, development delays and autistic behavior
• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in district schools including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading, including punctuation and vocabulary and ability to assist with instructional and related activities in a learning environment
• Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities and health regulations
• Knowledge of basic instructional methods and techniques
• Ability to monitor and observe student behavior according to approved policies and procedures
• Knowledge of district policies, rules and regulations
• Basic recordkeeping skills
• Ability to develop rapport and interact effectively with students
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to handle emotionally charged situations
• Ability to interact and collaborate with staff, students and families in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status or disability
• Technology Requirements
• Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills
• E-mail management skills
• Skill or the ability to learn the delivery and use of on-line learning programs as needed per school assignment
• Supervision of Others: N/A
• Physical Requirements: as listed (standing, walking, etc.)
• Successful completion of post-offer drug screening and physical as well as background check

Desired Qualifications

• Mandt certification
• NCLB compliance – 60 college credit hours, associate’s degree, generalist or specialist para educator license issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners OR successful completion of the district-approved competency test
• Experience working with applicable age students who have behavior challenges
• Experience working with students with special needs
• De-escalation experience
• Knowledge of intensive de-escalation techniques
• Knowledge of intensive behavior management techniques
• Knowledge of intensive behavior intervention techniques
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices related to students with learning disabilities, development delays and autistic behavior
• Ability to monitor and observe student behavior according to approved policies and procedures
• Ability to develop rapport and interact effectively with students
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to handle emotionally charged situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students and families regardless of demographic factors
• Basic recordkeeping skills
• Technology proficiency (word processing, spreadsheets, email)
• Ability to implement PBIS initiatives
• Ability to support instructional activities and data collection
• Experience with IEP, BIP, 504, HIP plans
• Ability to transport students as needed