Behavior Intervention Paraeducator (009-25)

Job Summary

Job Summary

This position serves under the direction of the Director of Special Education, or designee, works with students who require Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and/or Social Skills Training (SST): • Provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies. • Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students. • Work successfully with students with severe developmental delays and/or behavior challenges including verbal and physical aggression. • Observe and manage behavior of students according to approved procedures. • Apply principles of reinforcement. • Work cooperatively with certificated and classified staff, students, parents, and administrators. • Work independently with little direction. • Communicate effectively orally and in writing. • Operate a variety of office and instructional equipment including a computer and assigned software. • Collect data. • Maintain confidentiality of student and school information. • Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties. • Understand and carry out oral and written directions. • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. • Observe health and safety regulations. • Administer First Aid. • Implement all NCPI (Non-Violent Crises Prevention and Intervention) procedures to maintain safety of student, self and others.

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Requirements / Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma

• Associates degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher learning, or 48 semester transferable units or successfully completed a District approved test (e.g. CODESP)

• Verification of High School diploma/G.E.D is required if Associates degree (or higher) is not submitted

• Complete District's specialized training in the area of autism/applied behavior analysis or documentation of equivalent training.

• Minimum of 10 hours of supervision by a behavior specialist, school psychologist, or other appropriate personnel.

• May require valid California Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance

• Valid First Aid Certificate

Comments and Other Information

The written test will be given on an AS NEEDED basis (picture ID required). Late arrivals will not be admitted for testing. No cell phones, no calculator. Application and information may be obtained from Moorpark Unified School District, 5297 Maureen Lane, Moorpark, CA 93021, (805) 378-6300 or at mrpk.org. Current employees working in a different job classification and desiring to make application for a vacant position should complete and submit an Application for Classified Employment to the Personnel Office prior to the posted deadline. An employee requesting to transfer from one work site to another work site in the same job classification, must complete and submit a classified Request for Transfer to the Personnel Office prior to the deadline. Outside applicants will also be considered. The Moorpark Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying and sexual harassment based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, immigration status, marital status, parental status, family status, pregnancy status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other specified characteristic such as hairstyles or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in all educational programs, school related or school sponsored activities, school attendance or employment policies which may have an impact or create a hostile environment at school as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Equity in Higher Education Act, and other applicable laws and regulations. For questions or concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying or sexual harassment, please contact the District's Discrimination, Equity, and Title IX Compliance Officers: Dr. Jane Wagmeister, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, jwagmeister@mrpk.org, or Dr. Cathrine Lasure, Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services, clasure@mrpk.org, 5297 Maureen Lane, Moorpark, CA 93021, (805) 378-6300. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITY: Special arrangements for the applicant and testing process for individuals with a disability can be made by informing the Moorpark Unified School District's Personnel Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on this announcement.

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