Behavior Intervention Assistant

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Behavior Intervention Assistant

Reports to: Site Principal

Supervises: None

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor or Associate Degree in behavioral health or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of experience providing students with behavioral support preferred.
• Satisfy Every Student Succeeds Act requirements by:
  • Completed at least 2 years of study (48 hrs.) at an institution of higher ed, or
  • Hold an associate’s degree or higher, or
  • Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the ACT, WorkKeys Assessment, or passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test - Passing Score is 455, or
  • Passed the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: Assist in the implementation of behavior skills instruction and interventions designed to meet the specific goals and objectives for children with behavioral intervention needs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide behavior support and interventions to students in 1:1 and group settings.
• Use intensive teaching and environmental behavior interventions.
• Follow prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Follow and record data for prescribed protocols, as instructed.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable student behavior.
• Model and support intervention strategies in student(s) in classroom.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with teachers and related staff regarding student progress.
• Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when working with students.
• Assist teacher in preparing student materials as instructed.
• Participate in professional learning and other training programs, as required.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: Nine (9) month classified hourly contract

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education’s policy on Staff Evaluation (2.21/classified).

Physical Demands:
This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 50 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.