Instructional Assistant Behavior Support

Instructional Assistant Behavior Support

Join to apply for the Instructional Assistant Behavior Support role at Palo Alto Unified School District.

Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled. Salary: $33.34 - $42.53 per hour. Work year: 10 months.

Employment type:

Part‑time.

Location:

Palo Alto Unified School District. Department:
Special Education Department.

• Under the general supervision of the Behavior Services Manager, provide school personnel with behavior support/coaching on student‑specific behavioral interventions and/or behavioral crisis support.
• Assist teachers and other personnel by modeling instructional programming and behavior‑management strategies based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Maintain and monitor the organization and completeness of individual student databases, ensuring appropriate data entry and progress on specific targets are updated in a timely manner.
• With assistance from the Behavior Specialist/Behavior Services Manager, provide initial or ongoing training to school personnel on student‑specific behavioral procedures identified by the overseeing Behavior Specialist.
• Assist with the implementation of assessments and development of appropriate programming or behavioral plans.
• Recognize and intervene during behavioral crises involving aggressive and/or dangerous behaviors to maintain safety of school personnel and students by implementing behavior intervention plans or District‑approved emergency interventions.
• Coach school personnel and assist in the documentation of behavior incidents and interventions.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years of experience working with students in an organized setting, including one year experience working with special education students preferred.
• Valid California Driver License and reliable transportation for travel between sites.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis principles and behavior‑management strategies.