25-26 Behavior Implementation Interventionist - Rise Kohyang Middle School (Temporary Role)

Behavior Intervention Implementation (BII) Job Description

SALARY RANGE: $_/hr

HOURS: __ hours a week, M-F between 7:30am and 4:30pm

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Behavior Intervention Implementation (BII) Specialist provides targeted behavioral support to students, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment. This role collaborates with case managers, teachers, administrators, school psychologists, and the Behavior Intervention Development (BID) Specialist to analyze progress, communicate updates, and support students in meeting their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals. The BII Specialist implements and monitors Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), reinforces appropriate behaviors, and tracks prescribed BII services. By addressing the behavioral and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities, the BII Specialist helps create a supportive school environment that fosters student success.

REPORTS TO: School Principal, Administration Team, BID

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, as well as, other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned. 

• Collaborate with case managers, BID, school psychologists, teachers, and administrators, and other educational partners to implement the student’s IEP with fidelity 
• Implement and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), using approved techniques to reinforce positive behaviors, provide social-emotional support, modeling, and guidance
• Foster social-emotional development and independence while ensuring student safety throughout the school day
• Serve as the primary supervisor of the student when providing BII services as prescribed in the IEP
• Intervene as needed to de-escalate student, using crisis prevention strategies if necessary and appropriate 
• Monitors student conduct and utilizes approved behavior management techniques to redirect and foster positive changes in behaviors as informed by the student’s IEP
• Observe, monitor, track, and communicate student progress toward IEP goals through behavior logs, trackers, and other required records per Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Assist teachers and school staff in supervision of assigned student in a variety of settings
• Ensure implementation of student’s accommodations prescribed in the IEP and BIP 
• Participate in ongoing training sessions to stay current with best practices in behavior intervention and support strategies
• Document service provision in Welligent (special education reporting system) daily
• Provide specialized health care support when required, following state regulations
• Draft requested reports as necessary 
• Frequent communication with student’s BID provider and case manager regarding student progress
• Attend Professional Development Opportunities as assigned 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates for this classification must meet the following standards:

•   The equivalent of graduation from high school* 
• Attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher preferred 

*Verification will be required for high school graduation, college units, and degrees.

• One year of paid or volunteer experience working with school-age children
• Pass a Department of Justice background check (Livescan)
• Willingness to obtain and maintain certification in Crisis Prevention and De-escalation (such as Safety Care) 

Knowledge of:

• Oral and written communication skills, including correct English usage, grammar, and spelling.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Special Education Compliance 
• Basic record keeping and data tracking procedures.
• Classroom procedures and rules of conduct.
• Basic emergency, first aid, and health care techniques.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate a patient, receptive, and understanding attitude toward students
• Remain calm under stressful conditions
• Bend at waist, kneel, or crouch to assist students
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment
• Be dependable and punctual
• Maintain confidentiality of student and family information
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with school staff, supervisors, parents, and community agency representatives
• Observe, evaluate and report student progress to a teacher/specialist
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Compile and maintain records and files
• Operate a variety of office machines
• Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults

Desired Qualifications:

• Completion of coursework at an accredited institution of higher education in child development, education, and/or psychology is desirable
• Two years of experience working with students with disabilities
• Two years of experience at the level of an Education Assistant, Instructional Assistant or Assistant/Aide
• Experience in observing and charting student behavioral data
• Training in implementing Behavior Intervention techniques
• Some demonstrated experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based behavior intervention techniques
• Certification in Crisis Prevention and De-escalation, such as Safety Care or CPI-NCI 

Please note:

Effective, January 1, 2025: Under Education Code section 44939.5, you must provide a complete list of all prior employment with any school district, county office of education, charter school, or state special school, including part-time and substitute roles. You can provide your complete prior employment history within the work experience section of the application. Failure to disclose this information may be considered dishonesty in the hiring process or during employment.

Benefits

LOCATION: Koreatown, Los Angeles, California

Salary and Benefits:

Salary: $22 hourly

Status: Full-Time

Benefits: For full time employees – Health, dental, vision, STRS retirement matching, life insurance, short-term disability, optional 403b plan, sick and vacation paid time off, and holidays.