Intense Behavior Interventionist/Paraprofessional (Paid breaks & Holidays, Great Benefits and PTO Accrual)

• Description Turning Pointe Autism Foundation seeks individuals interested in helping children and teens with autism learn and grow.
• Our team's Paraprofessionals play a vital role in supporting students.
• Paraprofessionals at Turning Pointe are referred to as Intense Behavior Interventionists or IBIs and work on an academic calendar.
• IBIs respectfully teach and assist students in completion of academic activities, community skills, life skills, safety skills, and behavior intervention plans.
• Turning Pointe offers a comprehensive training program to prepare staff with best practice teaching methods to meet the learning needs of our students.

The Intense Behavior Interventionist will work with a team of clinicians and teachers to implement programming individualized for each student. IBIs ensure students are actively engaged in programming throughout the day and communicate effectively with students to build rapport and increase social interactions. IBIs implement all self-calming de-escalation cycles, identifying each escalation cycle, keeping data, and intervening at each stage representing the plan. Additionally, IBIs monitor assigned students' progress, including data tracking related to goals outlined within Individual Education Programs.

• By joining students for all activities, including community outings, IBIs are vital and valued student team members.
• IBI staff will implement toileting programs as needed.
• IBIs receive ongoing training and support through staff meetings, training, and workshops to continue understanding all aspects of autism spectrum disorder and practical approaches.
• IBIs must maintain confidentiality of student IEPs, parent information, and personal details.
• IBIs witness the transformation of students into greater independence and improved communication.
• The team is eager to welcome you into our supportive environment, where you can witness the growth of children and teens daily.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate professionalism while representing the Turning Pointe mission, philosophy and programmatic approach while in the community, with other professionals or at work-related events Respectfully implement all programming provided by the educational team Implement student personal and intimate care plan as needed Implement all Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) provided by the educational team Maintain up-to-date crisis intervention certification Participate in a collaborative team setting by giving feedback and submitting ideas to the TPAF team as a member of the TPAF community Accept and receive feedback provided by Administrators, Supervisors, Related Service Providers, Teachers and Lead IBI’s Maintain confidentiality of all student records, information and personal details Participate in daily meetings Participate in trainings, staff meetings, in-service meetings and events as assigned Participate in swim program, recreational outings and community outings