Nebo School District is located in south Utah County, services nearly 45,000 students in grades PreK-12, and employs over 4300 people. Our vision is to:
- engage students as active participants in school and in the community;
- empower students to acquire and develop knowledge, skills, and talents;
- collaborate to promote safety, student involvement and achievement; and
- prepare students to succeed in school and life.
Special Education Intensive Behavior. Lane 3, $19.52 per hour, 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, 177 days per year. Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Placement on the salary schedule will be reviewed by supervisor and finalized through the Human Resource and Payroll Departments. Candidates already employed with Nebo School District, applying for a new position with a lane increase, may decrease in overall steps in the new position if offered, accepted, and not in the same job category.
Purpose Statement
The job of Instructional Technician - Special Education-Intensive Behavior Classroom is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of students with severe disabilities in the regular or in the self-contained classroom; following educational and specific behavioral plans; documenting students' daily activities; modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with student and staff; observing and documenting student progress; implementing plans for instruction.
This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: this assignment involves working closely with students who may exhibit severe behavior disorders (e.g. volatile physical and/or verbal aggressive behaviors) which could result in possible injury to staff. These students also have significant cognitive deficits that interfere with understanding of consequences related to their behavior.
This job reports to Teacher - Special Education
Experience: Job related experience is desired.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
Certification Requirements: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Essential Functions
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Accompanies students to, from, and during classes outside of their regular classroom with monitoring and intervention for behavioral control of students with volatile and aggressive behaviors for the purpose of providing a positive and safe learning environment for the student and others.
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Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials as directed for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students performing at different learning levels and/or with different functional limitations to participate in instructional programs.
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Administers first aid, daily living care, medical and non-medical assistance (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care and/or developing children's daily living activities and behavioral skills.
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Collaborates with the classroom teacher for the purpose of fulfilling student IEP goals.
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Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, speech language pathologists, administration, maintenance personnel, team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in conformance with classroom teacher direction and in conformance with established guidelines and the IEP.
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Implements behavior intervention plans for the purpose of helping the student to improve their behavior. Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials,
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checking papers, attendance, audio visual equipment, set up art/science projects, etc.) for the purpose
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of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
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Monitors special education student(s) during the course of the school day (e.g. lunch, school bus loading zones, playground, classroom, field trips, assemblies, kitchen, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
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Participates in additional training in specific behavioral intervention techniques (e.g. Mandt, CPI, Positive Behavioral Support, emergency procedures, and local state and federal compliance issues, etc.) for the purpose of responding appropriately to student needs to improve the learning environment and safety of the student and others.
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Performs other related duties, as assigned (e.g. meetings and in-service presentations, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
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Records data on behavior intervention plans for the purpose of tracking behavior to see the impact the BIP is having on the student.
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Remains with the student when necessary during a de-escalating situation both within and outside of the classroom for the purpose of providing for the safety of the student, other students and staff.
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Requires awareness of their surroundings around students for the purpose of minimizing risk of injury to self or others through the use of spacing and or utilizing other staff.
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Responds to emergency situations with appropriate strategies for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns of other students from aggressive behaviors exhibited by students with whom they are working.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
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SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices and procedures, preparing and maintaining accurate records; adhering to safety practices; monitoring behavior and intervening during behavioral outbursts, and providing positive emotional support.
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KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar, spelling and punctuation; school safety and security practices.
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ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups including children with limited verbal skills; displaying compassion and patience; maintaining confidentiality; and working as part of a team; Have the Ability for regular and reliable attendance.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, 40% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
FLSA Status
Non Exempt
