Instructional Assistant-Behavioral Intervention

Overview

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VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT-BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION

Purpose Statement

The purpose of an Instructional Assistant-Behavioral Intervention is to provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities to provide implementation and modeling of research-based interventions in a variety of educational settings according to established individual educational plans; support instructional staff and students in the achievement of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral goals; assist with behavior modification and intervention strategies; document activities in accordance with established guidelines and/or regulatory requirements;

provide general classroom support.

This job reports to an assigned administrator.

• Accompanies and monitors students participating in a variety of activities (e.g., assemblies, lunch and/or recess, transitioning between classrooms and/or other school areas, community outings, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining student safety, maximizing student independence, and assisting students in the development of social and community skills.
• Assists instructional staff in the preparation and presentation of a variety of instructional materials for the purpose of improving the learning skills, self care, and/or social development of assigned students and/or presenting and reinforcing learning concepts.
• Assists students with physical care and personal hygiene (e.g., diapering, toileting, eating, grooming, dressing, etc.) for the purpose of providing services in accordance with student individualized educational, health, and/or behavior plans.
• Attends meetings, workshops, and/or in-service training for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Collaborates with instructional staff and supervisor for the purpose of assisting in the achievement of student and program goals.
• Communicates with instructional staff regarding progress of assigned students for the purpose of participating in needs assessments and/or assisting in evaluating progress.
• Demonstrates appropriate communication and behavior techniques for students for the purpose of assisting in the development of appropriate physical care, personal hygiene, interpersonal skills, and/or successful problem solving strategies.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by instructional staff for students with behavior disorders or other conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting student needs and providing a consistent environment.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents, files, and records (e.g., student observation records, behavior charts, student assignments, class schedules, behavior support plans, etc.) for the purpose of providing written reference and meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors assigned students and records data on academic and/or behavioral information for the purpose of measuring student progress in identified areas in accordance with student individualized educational, health and/or behavior plans, providing documentation, and/or communicating information to appropriate personnel.
• Obtains classwork and homework assignments for students for the purpose of addressing classroom requirements.
• Performs general clerical functions (e.g., files, copies, faxes, laminates, collates, etc.) for the purpose of supporting instructional activities in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provides instructional support to students under the direction of instructional staff one-on-one or in small groups (e.g., academic support, sitting and attending, stimulus control, sensory integration, functional skills, communication and language development skills, self-help, visual perception, building independence, assistive technology, etc.) for the purpose of supporting instructional staff and assisting students in the achievement of their academic,…