Title: Behavior Support Team Staff (BST)

Reports to: Dean of Student Services

Department: KEC School

Location: 5350 Machado Road, Culver City, CA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Program Hours: 32 + hours per week; schedule is determined by program needs and assigned by the Supervisor. Position is based on a school-year calendar that may change each year and includes an unpaid summer recess.

Supervisory Responsibility for Staff: NONE

Position Summary

Provide for the care, welfare, safety, and security of students (K-12th grade) with varying learning, behavioral, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. Use Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) techniques as approved to de-escalate crisis situations. Support school staff by implementing student goals and objectives as they pertain to problem-solving and behavior, and modeling professional behavior for students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· When necessary, BSS staff will physically escort or contain a student in crisis, implementing approved Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) as needed. This role intervenes when Teacher’s, Teacher’s Assistants and Adult Assistants, and other school staff need assistance to contain or redirect a student.

· Using the Behavior Routing Slips, document each student's activities and ensure documentation is placed in the appropriate file. Complete monthly logs and provide them to administrative leadership monthly.

· Accurately document Behavioral/Social-Emotional activities of students and update the teacher on student information, behavioral changes, and other pertinent information.

· Support the teacher's case management for assigned students as it pertains to preparation for IEP meetings, parent conferences, and matriculation.

· Maintains a zone and or zones within the school to direct or supervise students to assigned classrooms or programs

· Support the classroom team in the implementation of the student’s goals and objectives, especially as they pertain to problem-solving and behavior.

· Assist in supervising before and after school and during nutrition and lunch periods.

· When necessary, BSS staff will transport students home during emergencies (i.e., illness, fighting on the bus or during school, etc.) if parents or other school staff members are not available.

· Attend and participate in ECF/Kayne Eras in-service training sessions, staff meetings, weekly core and/or team meetings, programs, and activities.

Other Duties

· Model appropriate behavior and dress and maintain boundaries. Always interact with students and staff professionally.

· Comply with ECF’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Ensure safe use and operation of tools and/or equipment.

· Comply with ECF policies and procedures, including mandated reporting requirements. Follow ECF guidelines for reporting medical emergencies, suspected abuse or neglect and unusual incidents to appropriate counseling and/or supervisory staff.

· Regular, reliable attendance.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Licenses/Certifications: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: One year working with individuals with learning, behavioral, emotional and/or developmental disabilities in a direct service capacity.

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:

· Ability to implement NCI, first aid and CPR.

· Ability to write accurate, descriptive, and meaningful documentation/case notes.

· Ability to follow instructions.

· Ability to communicate effectively with students who are high risk, have special needs, or have a developmental disability.

· Ability to follow directions.

· Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information.

Requirements

· Driving is an essential function of this position. Proof of valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, evidence of state-mandated car insurance, and insurable driving record are required. While driving for work, should a need arise, the employee’s insurance is deemed primary and ECF’s coverage is secondary.

· Pass a DOJ background investigation.

· Provide evidence of a negative TB test initially and every three years thereafter.

· Obtain and maintain NCI, First Aid, and CPR certification.

Work Environment

This is a school environment for students (K-12th grade) who have varying degrees of learning, behavioral, emotional, and developmental disabilities. Work may be performed in any area of the school, classroom, or outdoors. Indoor temperatures are comfortable; outdoor temperatures will vary. The environment may include frequent interruptions, loud noise, odors, and drafts. Employees will encounter students who are in crisis, exhibiting emotional/psychological behaviors, or behaving aggressively.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

· Mobility to work in a standard office or classroom setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.

· Ability to circulate among students during the entire work shift.

· Frequent walking, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.

· Occasionally sitting, standing, and running.

· Require the use of hands to produce records and/or documentation in manual or electronic format. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.

· Hearing and giving speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

· Regularly lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds.

· With assistance, physically contain/restrain a student using 25 – 50 lbs of force.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Exceptional Children’s Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are on a mission to support independence, belonging and community. We strive to build a culture that is safe, respectful, fair, and supportive for all employees. We are proud to employ people of all backgrounds who possess the talent, energy, and focus to accelerate our vision forward.