Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education or designee, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to behaviorally-challenged individuals or small groups of students; monitor, redirect and modify student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance; assist in meeting special needs which may include feeding and toileting students; administer Intensive Behavior Interventions programs to identified special education students; perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned. Assist in providing instruction to behaviorally challenged individuals or small groups of students. Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher. Administer Intensive Behavior Intervention plans to students in a school setting; participate in Intensive Behavior Intervention In-services. Collect data and record anecdotal student progress notes, maintain and organize program notebooks and implement program modifications. Monitor and observe student conduct and utilize approved behavior management techniques to redirect and modify inappropriate behaviors; maintain behavioral charting data. Monitor and assist special education students in prescribed learning activities. Monitor and assist special education students in prescribed learning activities. Monitor, observe and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior. Assist students and patents by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance. Communicate with teachers regarding the individual needs of special education students: provide input regarding student’s progress. Confer with teachers, as needed, concerning programs and material to meet student needs. Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations Assist special education students in learning proper personal hygiene and in developing self-help skills as assigned. On occasion, assist students with personal hygiene; wash hands and faces; monitor individual toilet training schedules; toilet students and change diapers; change clothing as needed. Prepare instructional materials, administer and score tests and drills, review data and report concerns. Perform a variety of clerical duties according to established guidelines. Direct group activities for students as assigned. Participate in meetings and in-service training as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements & Qualifications: Knowledge of behavior management and techniques used with special needs populations. Knowledge of Intensive Behavior Intervention techniques. Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities, developmental delays and autistic behavior. Knowledge of basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading. Knowledge of appropriate developmental tasks. Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities. Knowledge of basic instructional methods and techniques. Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Knowledge of appropriate interpersonal relations using tact, patience and courtesy. Knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques. Ability to: implement behavior management techniques used with special needs populations; implement training techniques and chart behavior; assist with instructional and related activities of a special education learning environment; understand the exceptional needs of special education students; monitor and observe student behavior according to approved policies and procedures; develop rapport and relate to students with physical, mental or leaning disabilities; perform routine clerical duties such as filing, duplicating and maintaining records; make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately; understand and follow oral and written directions; communicate effectively orally and in writing with children and adults; read and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures; work cooperatively with others; operate instructional and office equipment; lift, carry, push or pull moderately heavy objects/students; bend at waist, kneel or crouch to assist students; reach overhead, above the shoulders; sit or stand for extended periods of time. Graduation from high school or its equivalent. Training in implementing Intensive Behavior Intervention desirable. Two years experience working with children in an organized setting. One year experience observing and collecting student behavioral charting data preferred. Valid First Aid and CPR certificate issued by an authorized agency. Must be able to work in an active, indoor environment which includes students with a variety of special needs. Must have mental acuity to quickly problem-solve potentially hazardous situations involving aggressive behavior of students. Must have judgment to deal with emergency situations, including those involving blood and/or other bodily fluids. With or without the use of aids: sufficient vision to read printed materials; sufficient hearing to hear normal telephone conversations; sufficient capability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversations; sufficient manual dexterity to write, use telephone, and operate instructional equipment and office duplicating machines. Seeing in general; close vision; color perception; hearing/listening; clear speech; dexterity in hands and fingers; kneeling, bending, stooping; sitting; squatting; walking; operate instructional and other specialized equipment related to the position and/or the student; sufficient strength, mobility and range of motion to arm 50 pounds. Work with a and around others; work harmoniously with staff and students; verbal and face-to-face contact with others; work inside and outside; work around mechanical, instructional and related health oriented equipment; work in a noisy environment.