Job Summary

This position provides social, emotional, and behavioral support to students through the implementation of programming rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis.  Oversight of individual and/or group behavior plans, skill building through direct and incidental instruction, data collection, and facilitating developmentally appropriate reparative work in order to support students’ ability to access their learning environments safely and successfully. 

We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and life insurance and a competitive salary. Our schools offer a respectful and collaborative work environment and a supportive team atmosphere! For more information about our school district, please visit our web page at https://www.mmuusd.org/.

MMUUSD is committed to supporting the success of all learners by eradicating bias in our systems. We are especially interested in applicants with diverse experiences who share our commitment and are invested in helping all students know they belong.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement individual or group behavior plans.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with students.
• Engage in play, support academics, and help students navigate social interactions.
• Provide support, de-escalation, crisis management, and post-incident debrief for students in crisis using Nonviolent Crisis Prevention (CPI) training.
• Track and maintain data collection systems developed by BCBA.
• Provide modeling of programming for school team members.
• Short-term matches for stabilization before transitioning student to lesser levels of support or year long matches with students with intensive behavior support needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor while interacting with and supporting students. 
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly. 
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work independently within established guidelines.
• Ability to maintain therapeutic boundaries with students, families, and school teams. 
• Ability to engage in play-based activities with students, to include physically active games and activities. 
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to demonstrate objectivity, neutrality, and ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork and constant communication is essential.
• Ability to stay organized and follow through on daily tasks and projects.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible with change.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to project a friendly and upbeat attitude and ability to be approachable for students, staff members and family. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.