Behavior Interventionist Assistant/Paraprofessional [Middle School] Details

Behavior Interventionist Assistant/Paraprofessional [Middle School]

Arts in Action - Los Angeles, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Title of Position: Special Education Behavior Intervention and Implementation Aide (BII AIDE and Paraprofessional)

Directly Responsible to: Director of Special Education

OVERVIEW: The Special Education Behavior Intervention and Implementation Aide supports the special education team in the academic, socio-emotional and behavioral needs of students with disabilities. The BII will act in the capacity of support and will report to the Director of Special Education. The BII is responsible for ensuring that the Individualized Education Plan and Behavior Support Plans are implemented for specific students with disabilities who have BII services. The BII will also act in the capacity of general paraprofessional and assistant teacher when BII services are not needed.

ABOUT US: Arts in Action Community Charter School opened in the Fall of 2011 with grades K-5 and opened Arts in Action Middle School Fall 2016. Both the elementary and middle school programs aim to provide a rigorous academic foundation while developing the whole child through a rich arts program, a daily socio-emotional learning component, and by modeling advocacy through social justice initiatives. For more information on the school’s mission and vision, please see www.artsinactioncharter.org.

Minimum Qualifications:

• TB Test clearance & Department of Justice fingerprint clearance
• Experience working in an elementary and middle school setting
• Knowledge of Positive Behavior Incentives and Support (PBIS) (preferred)
• Conversational and Written Proficiency in Spanish and English ( preferred)
• Technology expertise in Google Docs and computer knowledge (referred)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work directly with students with disabilities on academic, socio-emotional and behavioral needs
• Attend special education trainings, including but not limited to B-SET training
• Implement behavior support plans and IEP accommodations
• Collaborate with the special education team and general education team on meeting the needs of students with disabilities
• Track data
• Communicate to parents as needed
• Lead small group or one on one social skills group or instruction
• Help with general supervision

WAGE AND BENEFITS: The hourly for this year-round job is competitive and commensurate with experience ($15-20/hour); a competitive benefit package is included.

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