SPECIAL EDUCATION ROLES: BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST (BII)

Scoot is thrilled to offer roles in Special Education!

Scoot Education places educators in long-term and short-term roles in Special Education settings, including Paraprofessional, Behavior Interventionist (BII), and Registered Behavioral Technician roles (amongst others).

These roles entail working in small groups or 1:1 settings with students with special needs. The needs of this student population can range from “mild/moderate” to “moderate/severe” (also known as Extensive Support Needs).  Special Education is a large umbrella that captures intellectual, cognitive, physical, emotional and behavioral disabilities.

For some roles in these categories, school partners require additional training.  In most cases, Scoot can provide this training.  Time spent in Scoot-provided training is paid to the educator and is a great way to accelerate your career.

In all cases, Scoot Consultants will inform Scoot Educators on the details, requirements, and demands of the role. Should the assigned duties differ or if a Scoot Educator be asked to perform tasks outside of what was originally described to them, the Educator is responsible for contacting their Consultant immediately.

BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST (BII)

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: As a Behavior Interventionist with Scoot, you will:
  • Provide instructional, behavioral, physical, and language support (if bilingual) to students who require behavioral intervention under the direction of a special education or general education teacher.
  • Support the implementation of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) under the direction of a special education teacher.
  • Provide accommodations/modifications as per a student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
  • Support students with a range of challenges that can manifest themselves in behaviors such as elopement, physical, or verbal aggression. Scoot Educators accepting such roles, should be prepared for such behaviors.
  • Participate in additional training including Crisis Prevention Intervention, as required by the role. If required, training will be paid for by Scoot and may take place in person.
  • Be prompt and reliable, appropriately dressed, groomed, and follow and adhere to Scoot policies and guidelines.
  • Comply with verbal and written directions and establish effective working relationships with staff and students.
  • Communicate materials to students in a confident and clear manner and otherwise ensure students’ optimal learning.
  • Manage student behavior effectively and consistently, providing appropriate disciplinary measures as needed and according to School policies.
  • Respond appropriately in the event of an emergency, ensuring that students follow School safety guidelines.
  • Comply with and enforce School and division regulations and policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Scoot Education and School administrator(s) in accordance with Scoot Education, School, and division policies and practices.
  • Work with students in a 1:1 setting. However, Scoot Educators should never be alone/unsupervised with a single student.
  • Work with small groups. A Scoot Paraeducator should never work as the only adult with groups of students larger than six. If asked, Paras should contact their Scoot consultant.
  • Maintain confidentiality of students and families as mandated by district, state and federal regulations.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Frequently required to walk, sit, stand and/or bend for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to communicate with and observe students and surroundings throughout the workday.
  • Required to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 30 pounds without assistance.
  • In Special Education settings, some physical contact with students may be possible or expected. All physical expectations will be communicated upon accepting an assignment.
  • Ability to effectively work in a structured and frequently fast-paced environment, including potentially participating in extracurricular activities and events.
  • Visual and auditory capabilities: Teachers should have sufficient vision and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation(s) to effectively observe and communicate with students in various settings, including classrooms, playgrounds, and other learning environments.
  • Individuals in these roles may be required to implement de-escalation techniques where warranted/directed by the supervising special education teacher in alignment with Crisis Prevention Intervention training. Physical contact may be required, but should be done as a last resort.
  • Some roles require delivering toileting or diapering services based on the students’ needs. Scoot Educators will only be placed in such roles if they are comfortable with toileting/diapering tasks. Consultants will inform Scoot Paraeducators of the toileting/diapering demands of a role. Two or more adults are required for Toileting tasks. Never perform Toileting tasks alone. Should the role require tasks of this nature which the educator was not informed about, the Scoot Educator should contact their Consultant immediately.
  • Scoot Paraeducators should never deliver CPR, First Aid or Medication - unless certified to do so AND happen to be the only adult present or available.
• EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  • Education requirements differ by location and position and will be communicated by your Scoot Consultant
• WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • To perform this job, the individual must be able to carry out all essential functions satisfactorily and comply with all additional requirements. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • This job description is intended to describe the basic, critical elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.
  • Should the assigned duties of a role ever differ from what a Scoot Consultant has shared with the Scoot Educator (i.e. physical contact with students, toileting/diapering, needs and number of students, etc.), the Educator should contact their Consultant immediately.

Job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required by a educator. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned.