Overview:
We are looking for a full-time up to 32 hours per week Behavior Interventionist for our location in San Gabriel, CA. This position is perfect for someone with a degree or interest in Psychology, Social Work or Behavioral Health related studies. This position comes with the benefits and starts at an hourly rate of $18.00.Beach Cities Learning is an innovative non-public school program, which serves the educational needs of special education students between the ages of 6 to 22. Designed to provide a stimulating, supportive, academically challenging and therapeutic program for students struggling in the public school arena. We provide students with the tools needed to be successful in school and life.
Responsibilities:
As a Behavior Interventionist, youll be a part of a school-based special education team.Youll provide assistance to the teacher in the implementation of all program components such as: Clinical Program, Instruction, Special Education Services and Physical Fitness. You will be supported by a mentor, veteran behavior technicians and an on-site administrator manager.Provide direct instructional support to individual and/or groups of students and monitor ability to follow directions and behavior.Ride in school van to pick children up in the morning and drop them off in the afternoon.Collect data regarding student(s) reaching goals/objectives as directed by licensed staff. Assist staff in maintaining charts and other records related to student(s) progress.Reinforce academic behaviors taught by licensed staff and provide the student with opportunities to practice.Assist student in community, recreational, school, and leisure activities under the direction of licensed staff.Implement district approved techniques for verbal de-escalation and safe physical restraint, such as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.Perform other related duties as assigned and required by the building administration and licensed staff.Note: This is a 10-month position for the 2018-2019 school year. The hourly rate is $17.00 per hour.
Qualifications:
college degree preferred1-2 years experience working with children in a special needs education settingAbility to collaborate and receive to feedback, mentoring and direction from peers and supervisorsDemonstrated experience in maintaining a professional and clinical perspective at all times, with the ability to not internalize or personalize (e.g. emotionally)in regard certain studentbehaviors or mannerisms that occur.Demonstrated experience using physical ability and dexterity to safely and effectively use Crisis Management Interventions (including the use of therapeutic holds) of all involved (e.g. self, student, other employeesPCMA Certification a plus.Beach Cities Learning/Learn It Systems offers a comprehensive benefits plan, 401K, and Tuition Assistance. Beach Cities Learning/Learn It Systems isan Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be presently eligible to work in the United States.
COVID Message:
The health and well-being of our clients, staff, and community are of the utmost importance to LEARN Behavioral. With the continued presence of COVID-19, we are committed to providing our essential services to clients, while maintaining safety for everyone. Please consider our practices on Face Coverings, Daily Health Screenings, and Employee Vaccinations below before applying for one of our open positions:Face Coverings – LEARN follows the CDCs guidance and in most locations, face coverings are optional. There are a few exceptions where continued use of face coverings, such as local county and/or payor mandates, is required. Please note that as the CDC guidance changes, LEARNs face covering practices will also change.Daily Health Screenings We follow local county guidelines, and may adjust this practice as COVID-19 cases in your area increase/decrease. Employee Vaccination Status Employees may berequired to be vaccinated in accordance with local health requirements. It is also anticipated that vaccinations will be required in the future in order to comply with Executive and State/Local or Payor Mandates. Please carefully consider the potential for this requirement, if you are unvaccinated, when applying for this position.
Associated topics: administrative, administrative assistant, administrative support, advocate, district school nurse, guidance, school guidance counselor, speech language pathologist, staff, student affairs