Behavior Interventionist Assistant/Paraprofessional

Title of Position: Special Education Behavior Intervention and Implementation Aide (BII) and Paraprofessional Directly Responsible to: Director of Accessible Education Overview The Special Education Behavior Intervention and Implementation Aide supports the special education team in the academic, socio-emotional and behavioral needs of students with disabilities. The BII will act in the capacity of support and will report to the Director of Special Education. The BII is responsible for ensuring that the Individualized Education Plan and Behavior Support Plans are implemented for specific students with disabilities who have BII services. The BII will also act in the capacity of general paraprofessional and assistant teacher when BII services are not needed. About Us Arts in Action Community Charter School opened in the Fall of 2011 with grades K-5 and opened Arts in Action Middle School Fall 2016. Both the elementary and middle school programs aim to provide a rigorous academic foundation while developing the whole child through a rich arts program, a daily socio-emotional learning component, and by modeling advocacy through social justice initiatives. For more information on the school’s mission and vision, please see www.artsinactioncharter.org. Minimum Qualifications TB Test clearance & Department of Justice fingerprint clearance Experience working in an elementary and middle school setting BA Required Knowledge of Positive Behavior Incentives and Support (PBIS) (preferred) Conversational and Written Proficiency in Spanish and English (preferred) Technology expertise in Google Docs and computer knowledge (referenced) Responsibilities Work directly with students with disabilities on academic, socio-emotional and behavioral needs Attend special education trainings, including but not limited to B-SET training Implement behavior support plans and IEP accommodations Collaborate with the special education team and general education team on meeting the needs of students with disabilities Track data Communicate to parents as needed Lead small group or one on one social skills group or instruction Help with general supervision Wage and Benefits The hourly for this year-round job is competitive and commensurate with experience ($21-28/hour); a competitive benefit package is included. Arts in Action Community Charter School is non-sectarian in its programs, admissions policies, employment practices, and all other operations, shall not charge tuition, and shall not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, religion or sexual orientation, either actual or perceived. #J-18808-Ljbffr