Special Needs Behavior Intervention Specialist - Middle School
$38,459,200–$42,536,000 year
On-siteWaterloo, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Assist teachers in providing instruction to students with behavior challenges, administering one-to-one intensive behavior intervention and monitoring student progress. Collect data, record anecdotal notes, and maintain behavioral charting while actively participating in behavior intervention meetings and professional development. Monitor and report student behavior according to approved procedures, assist with de-escalating behaviors, and help students develop self-help skills. Implement specialized student plans including IEPs and BIPs, support Positive Behavior Intervention System initiatives, and transport students as needed. Follow health and safety practices, district policies, and contractual obligations while collaborating with staff, families, and central personnel.
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
- Successful experience working in an intervention setting as well as the classroom
- 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
- 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
- Ability to provide physical care for assigned student(s)
- Ability to perform physical restraint as needed following correct procedures
- Successful completion of post-offer drug screening and physical as well as background check
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