Behavior Intervention Assistant I at Palm Springs Unified School District
About the Employer
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Palm Springs Unified School District. Lifelong Learning Starts Here! The Palm Springs Unified School District has sixteen elementary schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, alternative education programs, one independent study program, and several headstart/state preschools. In striving to meet the needs of a diverse student body, the District provides a wide array of programs, including special education, instruction for English Learners, Career Technical Education (CTE), athletics, advanced placement, Title I, GATE, and many other services. It is our Mission that all members of Palm Springs Unified School District are united in our commitment to equity. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. With a diverse team of employees, we are able to grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and District’s achievement as well. In recruiting for our District, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We create deep, meaningful learning opportunities, build professionalism, and engage parents and community, to ensure success for all students. All students graduate with the skills, capacities and confidence needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Palm Springs Unified School District Believes in Student Success: We foster - A growth mindset - Emotionally safe and inspiring learning environments - An every-student, every-day mentality - Highly engaging learning opportunities - Instruction that is tailored to student needs - Learning that propels students towards meeting their full potential Join our PSUSD Team!
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following documentation attached: (1) Proof of high school graduation (e.g., HS diploma, HS transcripts, or GED) *Please note that College diploma/transcripts are not acceptable. (2) Completion of the TargetSketch Assessment is required and must be completed before application deadline. Target Sketch is available through your EdJoin account. If you need assistance with this process contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715.
Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following documentation attached: (1) Proof of high school graduation (e.g., HS diploma, HS transcripts, or GED) *Please note that College diploma/transcripts are not acceptable. (2) Completion of the TargetSketch Assessment is required and must be completed before application deadline. Target Sketch is available through your EdJoin account. If you need assistance with this process contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715.
Comments and Other Information
SUMMARY
The Behavior Intervention Assistant I, under the direction of the Principal/Special Education department, provide behavioral support to identified special education students with Autism, behavior disorders and other special education needs; utilize the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA); assist in collection of data, monitoring and charting student behavior; perform a variety of clerical and other supportive tasks for assigned certificated instructional personnel; learn and apply individual instructional procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school supplemented by college level coursework in early childhood education, child growth and development, psychology, special education or related field and two years of experience working with children on the Autism spectrum or with behavior disorders or related special needs in an educational or organized learning environment. **PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE TO READ THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION**
CPR and First Aid certification are required within 30 days of hire.
Applications submitted without all of the required documents attached will not be considered.
Comments and Other Information
SUMMARY
The Behavior Intervention Assistant I, under the direction of the Principal/Special Education department, provide behavioral support to identified special education students with Autism, behavior disorders and other special education needs; utilize the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA); assist in collection of data, monitoring and charting student behavior; perform a variety of clerical and other supportive tasks for assigned certificated instructional personnel; learn and apply individual instructional procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school supplemented by college level coursework in early childhood education, child growth and development, psychology, special education or related field and two years of experience working with children on the Autism spectrum or with behavior disorders or related special needs in an educational or organized learning environment. **PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE TO READ THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION**
CPR and First Aid certification are required within 30 days of hire.
Applications submitted without all of the required documents attached will not be considered.
Application Deadline
1/16/2023 3:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
1/6/2023
Contact
Nicole Scagni
760-883-2715
760-883-2715
Number of Openings
2
Add'l Salary Info
$19.96 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
7 Hours, School Year
Employment Type
Full Time
Location:
Special Education Department
Physical Requirements:
Passage of a pre-employment physical exam.
Written exam:
01/19/23 - District's NCLB (Math & English) exam. If you have previously passed the NCLB exam, you must attach your exam results to your application.