ABOUT THE JOB: This eligibility list will be used to fill substitute and regular assignments.  Persons in these positions work 3.5 hours per day, Monday – Friday, during the school session. There may be opportunities for increased hours in the future. Under the general direction, provides intensive behavioral intervention to students who have severe behavioral disorders; and performs related duties as assigned.

BASIC FUNCTION: Provides intensive behavioral intervention to designated students who exhibit behaviors such as biting, kicking, hitting, throwing, running, spitting, verbal aggression, pulling, and pushing in a variety of educational settings, including classroom and community settings, as directed by supervisor or other specialist; follows documented therapy plans for intensive behavioral treatment; confers with instructional personnel and provides input regarding student progress; documents student progress and behavioral data, and assists with informal documentation; assists instructional personnel with development of behavioral and reinforcement strategies; utilizes approved district restraint training to assist with restraining students as appropriate; utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies as directed; assists in supervision of students; assists in training students in personal hygiene and developing self-sufficiency.; assists students with toileting; may visit student homes to provide services; and performs related duties as assigned.

Complete Job Description available at www.ggusd.us under Employment/Classified Job Opportunities/Job Descriptions

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education and Experience: High school diploma and one year of experience equivalent to full-time working with students with intensive behavior disorders is required. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately.  Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. You are required to bring a copy of your high school diploma or GED at the time of the multiple choice test.

LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING….

Knowledge of: Special needs and requirements of students with intensive behavioral disorders; Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques and strategies; appropriate restraint procedures using district training techniques; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; recordkeeping and report preparation techniques; appropriate hygiene standards; and health and safety regulations as related to the position.

Ability to: Provide intensive behavioral intervention to students; maintain accurate records and data; demonstrate a patient, receptive and understanding attitude toward students; work independently with little direction; maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information; determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines; complete tasks in a timely manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships; use good judgment in making independent decisions to respond to student requests and needs; assist students with personal care such as dressing and toileting; follow education and behavior plans for students; and communicate effectively in English.

The Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family, or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.