26-27 Behavior Implementation Interventionist - Valor Academy Middle School

Job DetailsJob Location: VAMS - North Hills, CA 91343Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 HourlyBehavior Intervention Implementation (BII) Job Description

26-27 School Year

Job Description: Behavior Intervention Implementation (BII)

Reporting to: School Principal or another administrator as designated by the Principal

FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-exempt, 12 month

Who we are

Bright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non-profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles. Across all of our Bright Star sites, over 90% of our students are eligible for free and reduced lunch.

Our mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so that they find joy in higher education, career, and life. Bright Star students will become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. The framework to our success is our core operating principles, which are Integridad, Ubuntu, Kohyang (고향), and Growth.

Our educators join a family that is passionate and committed to developing all students to become well-rounded citizens. We offer small class sizes, comprehensive coordinator support, and numerous collaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites. We strongly believe in listening to all stakeholders’ voices, and we work to increase teaching practice and effectiveness through our data-driven and feedback-derived professional development.

Bright Star Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

Role Summary

The Behavior Intervention Implementation (BII) Specialist provides targeted behavioral support to students, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment. This role collaborates with case managers, teachers, administrators, school psychologists, and the Behavior Intervention Development (BID) Specialist to analyze progress, communicate updates, and support students in meeting their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals. The BII Specialist implements and monitors Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), reinforces appropriate behaviors, and tracks prescribed BII services. By addressing the behavioral and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities, the BII Specialist helps create a supportive school environment that fosters student success.

What you’ll do

Basic Components of the Job Description for the Behavior Intervention Implementation position include (but are not limited to):

Collaborate with case managers, BID, school psychologists, teachers, and administrators, and other educational partners to implement the student’s IEP with fidelity

Implement and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), using approved techniques to reinforce positive behaviors, provide social-emotional support, modeling, and guidance

Foster social-emotional development and independence while ensuring student safety throughout the school day

Serve as the primary supervisor of the student when providing BII services as prescribed in the IEP

Intervene as needed to de-escalate student, using crisis prevention strategies if necessary and appropriate

Monitors student conduct and utilizes approved behavior management techniques to redirect and foster positive changes in behaviors as informed by the student’s IEP

Observe, monitor, track, and communicate student progress toward IEP goals through behavior logs, trackers, and other required records per Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)

Assist teachers and school staff in supervision of assigned student in a variety of settings

Ensure implementation of student’s accommodations prescribed in the IEP and BIP

Participate in ongoing training sessions to stay current with best practices in behavior intervention and support strategies

Document service provision in Welligent (special education reporting system) daily

Provide specialized health care support when required, following state regulations

Draft requested reports as necessary

Frequent communication with student’s BID provider and case manager regarding student progress

Attend Professional Development Opportunities as assigned

Any other duties as assigned.

What you’ll Bring

Minimum

The equivalent of graduation from high school* and one of the following:

Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an institution of higher education

OR

Attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher

Verification will be required for high school graduation, college units, and degrees.

One year of paid or volunteer experience working with school-age children

Willingness to obtain and maintain certification in Crisis Prevention and De-escalation (such as Safety Care)

Desired (but not required) in order of importance:

Bachelor's Degree or college course units toward BA desired

Bilingual in Spanish or Korean preferred

Completion of coursework at an accredited institution of higher education in child development, education, and/or psychology is desirable

Two years of experience working with students with disabilities

Two years of experience at the level of an Education Assistant, Instructional Assistant or Assistant/Aide

Experience in observing and charting student behavioral data

Training in implementing Behavior Intervention techniques

Some demonstrated experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based behavior intervention techniques

Certification in Crisis Prevention and De-escalation, such as Safety Care or CPI-NCI

Knowledge of

Oral and written communication skills, including correct English usage, grammar, and spelling.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Special Education Compliance

Basic record keeping and data tracking procedures.

Classroom procedures and rules of conduct.

Basic emergency, first aid, and health care techniques.

Complete tasks in a timely manner.

Ability to

Demonstrate a patient, receptive, and understanding attitude toward students

Remain calm under stressful conditions

Bend at waist, kneel, or crouch to assist students

Sit or stand for extended periods of time

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment

Be dependable and punctual

Maintain confidentiality of student and family information

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with school staff, supervisors, parents, and community agency representatives

Observe, evaluate and report student progress to a teacher/specialist

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Compile and maintain records and files

Operate a variety of office machines

Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults

Cognitive & Behavioral Competencies

Must be able to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli

Must have ability to understand and analyze written and spoken English

Must be able to cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints

Must be able to make sound judgments based on available information

Must be able to engage in frequent student/parent/coworker contact

Must be able to remain calm in emergency situations

Must be able to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines

Must be able to maintain accuracy in tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail

Must have flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work demands

Must be able to logically solve problems

Must be able to provide and follow detailed written and verbal instructions

Must be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and students

Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills

Must have a passion for student success

Must demonstrate strong organizational Skills

Working Conditions/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally expected to work indoors in typical school and office environments. This position involves:

Occasional exposure to extreme or varying temperatures.

Occasional exposure to outdoor elements such as sun, precipitation and wind or wet/humid surroundings.

Occasional/ exposure to loud noise, fumes, smoke, dust.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.

Prolonged sitting/standing.

Frequent walking.

Must be able to occasionally/frequently lift, carry push, and/or pull objects of not more than 30 pounds.

Must be able to frequently bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, crawl, and/or squat.

Frequent reaching and twisting, including reaching above shoulder height

Manual dexterity, and finger/wrist and hand repetitions are needed; frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching.

Frequent computer use, including use of keyboard and mouse.

Speaking and hearing are essential to the communication needs of the position; constant hearing and speaking in person and on the phone, via remote video teleconferencing platforms.

Must be able to be physically present at the worksite and occasionally travel for meetings or conferences.

Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.

What we offer

Salary: Based on years of experience

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, STRS retirement matching, life insurance, optional 403b plan, sick and vacation paid time off, and holidays.

Please note

Effective January 1, 2025: Under Education Code section 44939.5, you must provide a complete list of all prior employment with any school district, county office of education, charter school, or state special school, including part-time and substitute roles. You can provide your complete prior employment history within the work experience section of the application. Failure to disclose this information may be considered dishonesty in the hiring process or during employment.

QualificationsWhat you’ll Bring

Minimum

The equivalent of graduation from high school* and one of the following:

Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an institution of higher education

OR

Attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher

Verification will be required for high school graduation, college units, and degrees.

One year of paid or volunteer experience working with school-age children

Willingness to obtain and maintain certification in Crisis Prevention and De-escalation (such as Safety Care)

Desired (but not required) in order of importance:

Bachelor's Degree or college course units toward BA desired

Bilingual in Spanish or Korean preferred

Completion of coursework at an accredited institution of higher education in child development, education, and/or psychology is desirable

Two years of experience working with students with disabilities

Two years of experience at the level of an Education Assistant, Instructional Assistant or Assistant/Aide

Experience in observing and charting student behavioral data

Training in implementing Behavior Intervention techniques

Some demonstrated experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based behavior intervention techniques

Certification in Crisis Prevention and De-escalation, such as Safety Care or CPI-NCI

Knowledge of

Oral and written communication skills, including correct English usage, grammar, and spelling.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Special Education Compliance

Basic record keeping and data tracking procedures.

Classroom procedures and rules of conduct.

Basic emergency, first aid, and health care techniques.

Complete tasks in a timely manner.

Ability to

Demonstrate a patient, receptive, and understanding attitude toward students

Remain calm under stressful conditions

Bend at waist, kneel, or crouch to assist students

Sit or stand for extended periods of time

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment

Be dependable and punctual

Maintain confidentiality of student and family information

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with school staff, supervisors, parents, and community agency representatives

Observe, evaluate and report student progress to a teacher/specialist

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Compile and maintain records and files

Operate a variety of office machines

Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults

Cognitive & Behavioral Competencies

Must be able to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli

Must have ability to understand and analyze written and spoken English

Must be able to cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints

Must be able to make sound judgments based on available information

Must be able to engage in frequent student/parent/coworker contact

Must be able to remain calm in emergency situations

Must be able to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines

Must be able to maintain accuracy in tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail

Must have flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work demands

Must be able to logically solve problems

Must be able to provide and follow detailed written and verbal instructions

Must be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and students

Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills

Must have a passion for student success

Must demonstrate strong organizational Skills

Working Conditions/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally expected to work indoors in typical school and office environments. This position involves:

Occasional exposure to extreme or varying temperatures.

Occasional exposure to outdoor elements such as sun, precipitation and wind or wet/humid surroundings.

Occasional/ exposure to loud noise, fumes, smoke, dust.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.

Prolonged sitting/standing.

Frequent walking.

Must be able to occasionally/frequently lift, carry push, and/or pull objects of not more than 30 pounds.

Must be able to frequently bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, crawl, and/or squat.

Frequent reaching and twisting, including reaching above shoulder height

Manual dexterity, and finger/wrist and hand repetitions are needed; frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching.

Frequent computer use, including use of keyboard and mouse.

Speaking and hearing are essential to the communication needs of the position; constant hearing and speaking in person and on the phone, via remote video teleconferencing platforms.

Must be able to be physically present at the worksite and occasionally travel for meetings or conferences.

Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.