What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Assistant position at Ottawa Area Intermediate School District?
Behavior Assistant Needed: Work you will love, in a place that will feel like family.
Apply on-line at oaisd.org/jobs. Look for Job 1235.
Description:
Behavior Assistant (BA) needed to work with students with challenging behavioral needs in a special education facility. The successful candidate will be assigned to a classroom to support students and classroom staff. A The Behavior Assistant will provide targeted behavioral supports to students in classroom in compliance with individualized behavior intervention plans. The BA will receive specialized training to provide behavioral interventions through training videos and some direct training from the Behavior Consultant (BC). No direct supervision from the BC will be provided. The Behavior Assistant will engage in all classroom duties as assigned by the classroom teacher. This includes personal care, behavioral support and instructional support for the students assigned. Potential to support a student one-on-one at times may occur to support a student with high behavioral needs.
Qualifications: Qualified individual must have experience working with students with moderate to severe cognitive impairments and behaviors. Moderate to heavy lifting required (up to 75 pounds). High school diploma required. Coursework in special education, child development, and/or applied behavior analysis is preferred. CPR/First Aid Training required or will be provided. CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training required or will be provided. RBT Certification is NOT required.
Job Type: Balanced, school-year length calendar - 190 days per year
Schedule: Hourly - 7.5 hours per day
Pay: To be determined per qualifications and experience. Grade 11: $20.51 to $23.44 per hour based on experience and qualifications
Benefits:
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional Development Assistance
Retirement Plan
Short And Long Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Vision Insurance
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by providing high-quality behavioral health support!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.51 - $23.44 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23
