What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Intensive Behavioral Intervention Assistant position at Garden Grove Unified School District?
Under the general direction, provides intensive behavioral intervention to students who have severe behavioral disorders; and performs related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provides intensive behavioral intervention to designated students who exhibit behaviors such as biting, kicking, hitting, throwing, running, spitting, verbal aggression, pulling, and pushing in a variety of educational settings, including classroom and community settings, as directed by supervisor or other specialist.
- Follows documented therapy plans for intensive behavioral treatment.
- Confers with instructional personnel and provides input regarding student progress.
- Documents student progress and behavioral data, and assists with informal documentation.
- Assists instructional personnel with development of behavioral and reinforcement strategies.
- Utilizes approved district restraint training to assist with restraining students as appropriate.
- Utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies as directed.
- Assists in supervision of students.
- Assists in training students in personal hygiene and developing self-sufficiency.
- Assists students with toileting.
- May visit student homes to provide services.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent, and the equivalent of at least six months of part-time experience working with students or clients with intensive behavior disorders is required. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. All candidates must meet the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirement for this position. This can be met one of three ways: Possession of an associate's degree or higher; completion of 48 full semester units earned at an accredited college or university; or by taking and passing the ESSA exam. If you meet the ESSA requirement through possession of the associate's degree or higher or have completed at least 48 full semester units, please attach a copy of your degree or college level transcripts to your application.
LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate.
LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate.
Knowledge of:
- Special needs and requirements of students with intensive behavioral disorders.
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques and strategies.
- Appropriate restraint procedures using district training techniques.
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Recordkeeping and report preparation techniques.
- Appropriate hygiene standards.
- Health and safety regulations as related to the position.
Ability to:
- Provide intensive behavioral intervention to students.
- Maintain accurate records and data.
- Demonstrate a patient, receptive and understanding attitude toward students.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
- Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
- Complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Use good judgment in making independent decisions to respond to student requests and needs.
- Assist students with personal care such as dressing and toileting.
- Follow education and behavior plans for students.
- Communicate effectively in English.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
VARIES - As needed basis.
Non-Discrimination Statement:
Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection, and Statewide Resources are available upon request.
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Dr. Lorena Sanchez, at llsanche@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6143. Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator - Chris Francis, Director of Personnel Services at cfrancis@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6338. Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840.
Pupils have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Contact the district office to learn more about Title IX and Sex Discrimination/Harassment including how to file a complaint.
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