Habilitative Intervention Specialists

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No; Poland; On-site; PLN 80,919 - 115,249; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Public Employees Retirement

Job summary

A local school district in Poland seeks a Habilitative Intervention Specialist to assist special education students with personal care and learning needs. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant college credits or pass a standardized assessment. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to address diverse disabilities are essential. The position offers competitive hourly pay and various benefits for employees working at least half-time.

Qualifications

• Must be highly qualified.
• Candidates must have completed a background in human services or a related field.
• Must upload copies of transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to special education students requiring personal care.
• Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
• Work under the supervision of teachers and administrators.

Skills

Ability to work with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities

Excellent organization skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Growth mindset towards constructive feedback

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

32 academic core college semester credits towards a Bachelor's Degree

Job description

HABILITATIVE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

Location: Various schools throughout the District
Posting Date: July 3, 2023
Closing Date: For best consideration please apply by July 10, 2023. However the position will be open until filled.
Additional Info: Seven (7) hours per day.
DAYS: Nine month employment.
Salary Schedule: Rate of pay will be $20.00 per hour
Start Date: Beginning of the 2023-24 school year.

JOB SUMMARY: The principle function of an employee in this class is to provide assistance to special education students who are requiring significant and regular personal care, behavior interventions, functional life skills acquisition, and functional academics. The position assists in the implementation of a student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). The position works with students who have more severe physical, emotional, and/or learning disabilities. The work is performed under the supervision of a special education teacher, classroom teacher, and the building Principal. The principal duties of this position are performed in a classroom environment and may include exposure to body fluids and some personal injury risk from student behaviors. Candidates will be billing Medicaid and attending a yearly training provided by Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Number 25.

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District employees in this classification must exhibit the following qualities:

• The ability to work with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities, ability to support students one on one and small group situations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective behavioral methods.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work under deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students.
• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and push and pull up to one hundred pounds.
• Have a growth mindset and not be threatened by constructive feedback.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Must be highly qualified. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent AND successful completion of a minimum of 32 academic core college semester credits that will lead to a Bachelors Degree OR must pass the ETS Paraprofessional Praxis Assessment Test. COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE UPLOADED WITH THE APPLICATION.ALL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE HABILITATIVE INTERVENTION PARAPROFESSIONAL MUST BE MET. In addition, if the candidate is currently enrolled and is within 24 credits or equivalent, to complete their bachelor's degree or higher in human services field (counseling and guidance, psychology, sociology, child development/human development, social work therapeutic recreation, marriage and family therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language pathology/communication disorders, art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy and behavioral sciences/ABA), or have completed their bachelor's degree in one of the approved human services field, and are working towards meeting the experience requirement of 1,040 supervised hours (SD25 will do the supervision)ALL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (PREVIOUS PARAGRAPH) MUST BE MET. IN ADDITION - if the candidate has an Idaho Instructional Certificate with a Special Education Endorsement, OR competency through one of the following: Health and Welfare approved competency checklist referenced in medicaid provider handbook OR a minimum of 40 hours of applied behavior analysis training. This candidate will be placed at Level 8 on the Classified Employee Student Service Salary Schedule.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: School District employees that are interested must apply through the District on-line application system, AppliTracks, internal applications. If not employed in a paraprofessional position, transcripts must accompany the application. Applicants that are not currently employed with the District will need to complete the external application.

BENEFITS INFO: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Public Employees Retirement are available to Classified employees who work at least half time (20 hours per week) or more in a regular position and to Certified employees with a .50 FTE or greater contract.