Rowland Unified School District
BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
Rowland Unified School District, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
CONTINUOUS POSITION
There is currently one (1) Behavior Intervention Specialist position available, seven (7) hours per day, five (5) days per week, nine and a half (9.5) months a year. This position includes benefits. An eligibility list is being established to fill current and future vacancies and to hire substitutes for the next six months.
LOCATION:
Special Education
HOURS/MONTHS:
7 Hrs/day, 9.5 Mo/Yr
TENTATIVE HOURS:
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
FILING PERIOD Applications for this position will be accepted online only until enough qualified applications are received.
Applicants will be sent notifications via email only.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES Under the direction of the Director of Special Education or designee, assist with functional behavior assessments and plans, and direct instructional and behavioral support services to students in the District with difficulties conforming to acceptable behavior patterns. Assist in the development and implementation of programs, policies, and practices related to the management of students' problematic behaviors, including children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Emotional Disturbance (ED). Collaborate with education administrators, certificated, and classified staff to develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans and provide one‑on‑one and/or group Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to designated students.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Behavior Intervention Specialist classification is distinguished by advanced knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and provides training and support to school site personnel; one‑on‑one and/or group intensive behavioral intervention services. The role focuses on aiding students with significant behavioral challenges, utilizing ABA principles to foster skill development, emotional management, and positive behavioral changes. Responsibilities include analyzing Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), managing severe behavioral incidents, supporting students throughout the school day in various settings, and implementing ABA teaching strategies. Work is data‑driven, involving the collection and analysis of behavioral data to refine intervention strategies.
The Behavior Intervention Specialist is distinct from the Behavior Support Assistant, the latter offering guidance to improve students' personal, social, and non‑academic skills. The Assistant works with students facing challenges from physical or learning disabilities, emotional or behavioral issues, or difficult family backgrounds, providing a holistic approach that includes engagement with parents and school staff. The Assistant receives technical direction from the psychologist, principal, certificated, and administrative staff.
EDUCATION Graduation from high school or its equivalent is required. College‑level coursework in child development, psychology, behavior management, or child education is desirable.
EXPERIENCE Two years of experience implementing and/or creating individualized behavior services for school‑aged students with various developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and/or severe behavior problems in a home‑based, center‑based, and/or educational/social services setting.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Proof of Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, or copy of highest completed degree (AA/BA/MA) on official transcripts with letterhead or watermarked paper.
Registered Behavior Technician Certification:
Completion of a 40‑hour Registered Behavior Technician training program as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Valid Basic/Standard First Aid Certificate.
Valid and current CPR Certificate (Child and Adult).
Documents may also be emailed to cvahimarae@rowlandschools.org. Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the U.S. equivalent to be considered.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of a 40‑hour Registered Behavior Technician training program as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Valid Class C California Driver License with a good driving record and use of a private automobile must be maintained during employment.
Valid First Aid Certificate comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate and a Child and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate required and maintained during employment.
Successful completion of up to 12 hours of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training required during the probationary period, with annual re‑certification. Training will be provided at the district’s expense.
Successful completion of Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III of Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) training required during the probationary period and will be provided at the district’s expense.
All licenses, training and certificates must be maintained and remain current during the course of employment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Employees in this classification work both inside and outside, may be exposed to airborne pathogens, blood or other bodily fluids and germs, drive a personal vehicle to conduct work, and have direct contact with students, district personnel, and the public, and in the absence of direct supervision.
HAZARDS Exposure to aggressive behavior of students and emergency situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Employees in this classification need to have the strength to perform average lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally restrain students in crisis situations; good speaking and hearing abilities, ability to bend, stoop and reach; stamina to stand and walk for long periods of time; manual dexterity to handle controls and/or operate computers and educational technology equipment; use fingers repetitively, use both hands simultaneously, manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard; visual acuity to work on computer terminals, use a telephone, and operate a vehicle.
EXAMINATION – OPEN / PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION
Job Related Written Exam
Structured Interview Examination
REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN TRAINING FACT SHEET Register Behavior Technician Training Fact Sheet: https://infogram.com/1p67yvd32xzm13a5gqmlln213wc3qj0g62m?live
REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNIICAN 40‑HOUR TRAINING INFO Before you begin your RBT 40‑Hour Training, verify that your training program meets all BACB requirements. The training‑program overview should include the following statement: "This training program is based on the RBT Task List (2nd ed.) and is designed to meet the 40‑hour training requirement for RBT certification. The program is offered independent of the BACB".
Ensure the program is overseen by a qualified BCaBA, BCBA, or BCBA‑D and provides a BACB‑accepted training certificate upon completion. You must submit this certificate during the application process.
We have provided some recommendations below, however, the candidate shall bear the responsibility of ensuring the course they select meets the above criteria.
PROOF OF EDUCATION If you received your education outside of the United States, you must have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the U.S. equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf. RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.
ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee’s eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire.
APPOINTMENT Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligible candidates who are ready and willing to accept the position will be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.
In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at a time during the probationary period.
PROCESSING FEE New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a money order only, payable to RUSD.
VETERANS CREDIT For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service during a time of war or national emergency who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry‑level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the district, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application to receive such credit. Veteran’s credit can only be applied once, upon initial hire.
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LOCATION:
Special Education
HOURS/MONTHS:
7 Hrs/day, 9.5 Mo/Yr
TENTATIVE HOURS:
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
FILING PERIOD Applications for this position will be accepted online only until enough qualified applications are received.
Applicants will be sent notifications via email only.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES Under the direction of the Director of Special Education or designee, assist with functional behavior assessments and plans, and direct instructional and behavioral support services to students in the District with difficulties conforming to acceptable behavior patterns. Assist in the development and implementation of programs, policies, and practices related to the management of students' problematic behaviors, including children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Emotional Disturbance (ED). Collaborate with education administrators, certificated, and classified staff to develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans and provide one‑on‑one and/or group Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to designated students.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Behavior Intervention Specialist classification is distinguished by advanced knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and provides training and support to school site personnel; one‑on‑one and/or group intensive behavioral intervention services. The role focuses on aiding students with significant behavioral challenges, utilizing ABA principles to foster skill development, emotional management, and positive behavioral changes. Responsibilities include analyzing Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), managing severe behavioral incidents, supporting students throughout the school day in various settings, and implementing ABA teaching strategies. Work is data‑driven, involving the collection and analysis of behavioral data to refine intervention strategies.
The Behavior Intervention Specialist is distinct from the Behavior Support Assistant, the latter offering guidance to improve students' personal, social, and non‑academic skills. The Assistant works with students facing challenges from physical or learning disabilities, emotional or behavioral issues, or difficult family backgrounds, providing a holistic approach that includes engagement with parents and school staff. The Assistant receives technical direction from the psychologist, principal, certificated, and administrative staff.
EDUCATION Graduation from high school or its equivalent is required. College‑level coursework in child development, psychology, behavior management, or child education is desirable.
EXPERIENCE Two years of experience implementing and/or creating individualized behavior services for school‑aged students with various developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and/or severe behavior problems in a home‑based, center‑based, and/or educational/social services setting.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Proof of Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, or copy of highest completed degree (AA/BA/MA) on official transcripts with letterhead or watermarked paper.
Registered Behavior Technician Certification:
Completion of a 40‑hour Registered Behavior Technician training program as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Valid Basic/Standard First Aid Certificate.
Valid and current CPR Certificate (Child and Adult).
Documents may also be emailed to cvahimarae@rowlandschools.org. Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the U.S. equivalent to be considered.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of a 40‑hour Registered Behavior Technician training program as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Valid Class C California Driver License with a good driving record and use of a private automobile must be maintained during employment.
Valid First Aid Certificate comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate and a Child and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate required and maintained during employment.
Successful completion of up to 12 hours of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training required during the probationary period, with annual re‑certification. Training will be provided at the district’s expense.
Successful completion of Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III of Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) training required during the probationary period and will be provided at the district’s expense.
All licenses, training and certificates must be maintained and remain current during the course of employment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Employees in this classification work both inside and outside, may be exposed to airborne pathogens, blood or other bodily fluids and germs, drive a personal vehicle to conduct work, and have direct contact with students, district personnel, and the public, and in the absence of direct supervision.
HAZARDS Exposure to aggressive behavior of students and emergency situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Employees in this classification need to have the strength to perform average lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally restrain students in crisis situations; good speaking and hearing abilities, ability to bend, stoop and reach; stamina to stand and walk for long periods of time; manual dexterity to handle controls and/or operate computers and educational technology equipment; use fingers repetitively, use both hands simultaneously, manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard; visual acuity to work on computer terminals, use a telephone, and operate a vehicle.
EXAMINATION – OPEN / PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION
Job Related Written Exam
Structured Interview Examination
REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN TRAINING FACT SHEET Register Behavior Technician Training Fact Sheet: https://infogram.com/1p67yvd32xzm13a5gqmlln213wc3qj0g62m?live
REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNIICAN 40‑HOUR TRAINING INFO Before you begin your RBT 40‑Hour Training, verify that your training program meets all BACB requirements. The training‑program overview should include the following statement: "This training program is based on the RBT Task List (2nd ed.) and is designed to meet the 40‑hour training requirement for RBT certification. The program is offered independent of the BACB".
Ensure the program is overseen by a qualified BCaBA, BCBA, or BCBA‑D and provides a BACB‑accepted training certificate upon completion. You must submit this certificate during the application process.
We have provided some recommendations below, however, the candidate shall bear the responsibility of ensuring the course they select meets the above criteria.
PROOF OF EDUCATION If you received your education outside of the United States, you must have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the U.S. equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf. RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.
ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee’s eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire.
APPOINTMENT Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligible candidates who are ready and willing to accept the position will be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.
In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at a time during the probationary period.
PROCESSING FEE New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a money order only, payable to RUSD.
VETERANS CREDIT For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service during a time of war or national emergency who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry‑level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the district, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application to receive such credit. Veteran’s credit can only be applied once, upon initial hire.
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