Behavior Interventionist

Paycom - ATS; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy seeks a Behavioral Interventionist to support the Special Education Team in supervising and instructing students in various settings. The BI implements intensive behavior intervention programs to help students meet academic, social, emotional, and behavior goals.

The position involves assisting in IEP implementation, CPI-based safety, data collection, and collaboration with teachers, therapists, and families.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with disabilities, including autism.
• Training in ABA-based behavior intervention techniques.
• Spanish and English fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education staff with implementing IEPs and behavioral plans under supervision.
• Provide individual and group instruction and intensive behavior intervention in classroom settings.
• Record data daily on students’ progress and behavior.
• Assist in preparing learning materials and routine clerical tasks in the classroom.
• Supervise students before/after school, during lunch, and on field trips.

Skills

Special Education support

ABA-based behavior intervention

CPI training

Data collection

Bilingual: Spanish/English

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Associates degree or 48 semester units

Job description

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a community of high-performing public schools that utilizes a comprehensive approach to prepare students from preschool through high school for success in college and in life. We integrate academic rigor, community, family, and wellness to empower students to thrive in a culturally connected and changing world. Founded in 2000, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy students represent the neighborhood of MacArthur Park west of downtown Los Angeles, a community that is one of the most under-resourced and densely populated neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Currently, CNCA has six campuses that serve approximately 3,500 students from TK through 12th grade.Organizational MindsetsWe believe that every individual who works at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy must embody key mindsets.Commitment to and belief in CNCA’s mission and visionBelief in and embodiment of the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the workCommitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that visionSolution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the sameCommitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approachCommitment to equity, diversity and inclusionStrong self-awareness and ability to reflectAbility to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organizationCNCA AnchorsEXCELLENCE: We prepare our students to be social justice centered community members who are prepared for college, career, and/or technical pathways through outstanding education. We support staff in all positions to reach their highest levels of professional growth and development.EQUITY: We recognize, value, and support the individuality and experiences of all students and employees. To advance and achieve just outcomes, we respond to and meet their unique emotional, psychological, social, and learning needs.COMMUNITY: We are committed to our community’s joy and diversity and celebrate the richness of the cultural and environmental contexts in which our students and families live.INNOVATION: We continuously learn, are curious, and implement new ideas, perspectives, and evidence-based methods in our work.JOY: We embrace high expectations while fostering curiosity, passion and a love of learning. By honoring the strengths and unique gifts of our students, families, and educators, we create communities where growth and celebration go hand in hand.BELONGING: We cultivate a culture in which all Camino students, staff, parents, and stakeholders feel welcomed, heard, included, respected, and appreciated.The OpportunityUnder general supervision, the Behavioral Interventionist (BI) assists members of the Special Education Team in the supervision and instruction of special education students in a variety of educational settings. The BI implements intensive behavior intervention programs for the purpose of supporting students in achieving their academic, social, emotional, and behavior goals. The BI may attend student progress meetings, assist students with and/or demonstrate proper physical care and hygienic needs, and relieve the teacher of routine clerical duties.Essential FunctionsThe duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude the duties from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.Assist Special Education staff with carrying out and assessing individual educational programs (IEPs) for studentsAs part of a student's Special Education team, assist in implementing appropriate individualized instructional and behavioral plans and programs for assigned student(s), making adaptations as necessary under the direction of the Behavior Intervention Developer (BID), School Psychologist or School CounselorUnder direct and/or indirect supervision, provide individual and group instruction and/or intensive behavior intervention in the classroomPerform specialized instructional assistance in areas of related service including, but not limited to, adaptive physical education, speech and language, and/or occupational therapyAssist in a student’s developmental program, which may include language, gross and fine motor, cognitive, social, emotional, and self-help skillsAssist in identifying students needing remedial instruction in movement skills and provide activities for improvement of skills in body image, spatial awareness balance, locomotion, strength and agilityAssist students with personal hygiene including, but not limited to, eating, washing, oral care, toileting and diaper changing and/or develop self-help grooming skills as appropriatePerforms specialized physical health care services such as suctioning, gastronomy tube feeding, catheterization, oxygen administration and care of related equipment, and administers medication as directedLearn and safely implement approved techniques, such as CPI for restraining studentsAssist students physically as required, implementing non-violent crisis interventionsRecord data daily on a variety of aspects of students’ progress and behavior including, but not limited to, collecting data and anecdotal student progress notesAssist teachers in preparing a variety of learning materials and perform routine clerical tasks related to the classroom such as filing and recording test scores, grades and other data in student filesAssist in administering, proctoring and scoring tests and charting student progressSet up work areas and prepare materials for instructional useOperate or learn to operate a variety of technology such as computers, audiovisual equipment, office equipment, electronic teaching machines, and assistive technologySupervise students before and after school, at lunch, on the playground, and on field tripsAssist teachers with parent contactsAttend back-to-school nights and other school activities as requested and/or requiredAttend and participate in all relevant training sessions, meetings and professional growth activities as requested and/or requiredRespect confidential nature of pupil records and school reportsShow patience, respect and compassion in working with studentsOther duties as assigned.NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENTCamino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Camino Nuevo Charter Academy requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Margarita Domingo, Vice President of Human Resources. She can be reached at [phone] or by mail at 3435 W Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026.Bachelor degree preferredAssociates degree or a minimum of at least 48 semester units (60 quarter units) requiredOne (1) year of paid or volunteer experience working with students with disabilities, including students with autismTraining in implementing Behavior Intervention technique, as well as, demonstrated experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) based behavior intervention techniques.Ability to participate in courses, seminars, and workshops in the area(s) of autism and intensive behavior interventionSpanish and English fluency preferredAbility to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment requiredAbility to understand and navigate the political, social, economic, legal and cultural context facing urban charter schools and the students they serve