High Desert ESD celebrates all cultures and languages and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Supporting Educational Assistant II - Intensive Behavior Program

37.5 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 189 days per year

Position will be at The Nest Program, Bend, Oregon

Rate as established by bargaining agreement, Classified Wage Schedule, starting range $23.16 - 29.91/hr
Benefits include family insurance package, sick leave, paid holidays, generous PERS contribution.

SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT II – Intensive Behavior Program

Definition

Intensive Behavior programs provide services to school age children with emotional and /or behavioral needs that adversely affect their education performance; these services may include youth deemed to be delinquent.  Under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or administrator, provides support services in classrooms, resource centers, or other program related areas. The assistant directs involvement in the instructional program for assigned students and their identified needs. Duties and responsibilities depend on class/program assignments.

Qualifications

There is a minimum requirement of a High School Diploma or equivalent. Two years experience or previous training with children in a similar program required. The assistant must be able to work independently with minimum direction.  The employee must possess good organizational skills and good command of the English language. Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed and a genuine interest in and ability to relate to students is expected. Ability to move rapidly to intervene in situations where a student's safety is being jeopardized. Ability to perform significant reaching, bending, stooping, crouching and lifting 50 pounds is expected. Must have access to reliable transportation, and consistent attendance is required. Applicants must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, and/or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to equity and strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
Qualifications specific to personnel working in intensive behavior programs:  Must have the ability to use de-escalation strategies with children, including physical restraint where appropriate. Must have the ability to remain calm and make non-emotional decisions in trying circumstances.  Must have training in Collaborative Problem Solving and Crisis Prevention including safety techniques or willing to be trained upon hiring.

Classification   Classified

Reports To       Teacher, Team Leader and/or Supervisor

Performance Responsibilities

1. Follow the direction of the teacher, team leader or supervisor in a cooperative manner
2. Learn techniques, procedures and routines quickly and competently
3. Elicit specific behaviors from children as indicated by the instructional program
4. Develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with students, families, volunteers, other staff members and the general public according to program design
5. Assist the teacher, team leader or supervisor in working with children, either individually or in groups
6. Assist in all phases of the daily operations of the program
7. Assist in maintaining the student’s life skills such as dressing, hygiene, and toileting students
8. Assist with the integration of children into a variety of settings
9. Assist with appropriate assessments of students
10. Assist with implementing individualized educational plans, such as IEP
11. Prepare instructional materials and operate instructional equipment
12. Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
13. Record student progress and /or other records as requested
14. Manage student behavior across setting using consistent and positive intervention strategies
15. Maintain a neat and orderly environment
16. Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers
17. Communicate regularly and appropriately through the use of email
18. Respect and maintain confidential information in all situations
19. Fulfill other related duties as assigned

Duties specific to Behavior Programs:

20. Develop positive relationships with students, engage in positive interactions and promote social skills in children
21. Follow recommended conflict resolution strategies and safety techniques
22. Demonstrate ability to de-escalate/manage/respond to physically and emotionally aggressive behaviors using appropriate safety measures
23. Make non-emotional decisions during conflict resolution
24. Implement behavior support plans throughout the students’ school day
25. Collect appropriate data and documentation and present to students interdisciplinary team
26. Complete incident reports when needed
27. Ability to make logical and practical decisions ensuring health and safety of school staff and students
28. Serve as a team member in brainstorming behavior intervention strategies as student needs change

Terms of Employment

Salary, benefits and vacation are established by policy and the collective bargaining agreement.