SUBSTITUTE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT (JOB POSTING #11)

Rialto; Rialto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rialto Unified School District is seeking a Behavioral Support Assistant to reinforce instruction and support staff in classrooms. The role includes observing and data-collecting on behavioral targets, and applying ABA-based techniques to improve student outcomes.

Responsibilities include modeling positive behavior strategies, coordinating with teachers, and ensuring documentation is complete. Requires a high school diploma or higher and relevant experience in working with behaviorally

Qualifications

• Education verification: high school diploma or GED or higher.
• Two years of paid/volunteer experience with children with behavioral challenges.
• First Aid and CPR certificates required at time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teacher and staff by reinforcing instruction.
• Observe, monitor and collect data on behaviors targeted for intervention.
• Model and support positive behavior strategies for staff and students.

Skills

Data collection

Behavior observation

Communication strategies

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED or higher

Tools

PCS

DTT

ABA methods

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, support the classroom teacher and staff by reinforcing instruction to individuals or small groups, assist and support staff in observing, monitoring and collecting data on behaviors targeted for intervention; perform a variety of specialized learning techniques, communication strategies, and applied behavioral activities or techniques pertaining to the instruction of special and regular education students; assist in modeling the use of positive behavior supports and intervention techniques for other staff. The Behavioral Support Assistant is distinguished from other instructional classifications by the varying locations and sites at which work is performed, the special needs of the population served, emphasis on knowledge of methodologies including, but not limited to, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Picture Communication Systems (PCS), and approved District Crisis Management certification; perform other job-related duties as assigned and/or as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Verification of a High School Diploma, a GED, or a higher degree. (upon employment)

EXPERIENCE: Two years of paid and/or volunteer experience in a position working with children with behavioral challenges. Previous experience in collecting data and writing short narrative reports highly desirable.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. A first Aid certificate and a CPR certificate issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association is required at time of employment and must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier may be required.

DISTRICT ASSESSMENT: Successful completion of a district exam is required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

***AN INCOMPLETE AND/OR LATE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED***

A COMPLETE APPLICATION CONSISTS OF:

1) A COMPLETE electronic EDJOIN application.

**All sections of application must be FULLY completed.

**Application MUST clearly state how applicant meets all minimum job requirements.

**Applicant who does not make it clearly evident how they meet all job requirements may not be considered.

2) Attachment of the following documents to your electronic EDJOIN application:

a) Two (2) Letters of Recommendation. Letters of recommendation MUST be SIGNED & DATED within the last two years. Typed/Electronic signatures will NOT be accepted.

***FAILURE TO ATTACH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO BE SCREENED OUT***

b) Resume (Current Resume)

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letter of Recommendation is REQUIRED. The letter MUST be SIGNED and DATED within the last (1) year. (typed/electronic signatures will NOT be accepted)))
• Resume (Current Resume)

Comments and Other Information

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION

Individuals who have completed course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts/degrees, prior to applying for a position, and attach a copy to the application electronically. The foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations, listed on the Rialto Unified School District website, in order to be accepted. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals pursuing a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation.