About this role
Job Title: CBRS (Community Based Rehabilitation Services) Job Status: All Applicants Location: Crimson Point Elementary Reports To: Building Principal & Director of Special Services Schedule: Full-Time (184-Day Calendar) Pay Scale: $20.02 – $26.52 per hour (DOE) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Public Employees Retirement System (PERSI) Job Summary: Under the direction of the Special Education Teacher and Building Principal, the CBRS Specialist provides Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) services to students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. This role focuses on helping students build functional skills, reduce the impact of behavioral challenges, and succeed within the school setting through direct intervention, progress monitoring, and compliance documentation (including Medicaid billing).
Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, education, human services, or a related field.
• Coursework Requirements: Minimum of 21 semester credit hours in human service fields (e.g., psychology, social work, special education, counseling, or psychosocial rehabilitation).
• Certification: Active USPRA (United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association) certification, or commitment to obtain certification within 18 months of hire.
• Skills & Abilities:
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and public relations skills.
• Demonstrated ability to implement individual student interventions and behavioral strategies effectively.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties: Direct Student Support & Rehabilitation
• Provide one-on-one and targeted rehabilitation therapy to assigned students based on individual IEP goals.
• Deliver skill development training in the following core areas:
• Behavior control, coping strategies, and symptom management.
• Social skills, communication, and appropriate interpersonal behavior.
• Adaptive learning skills and activities of daily living.
• Assist students in gaining and applying functional skills required for full participation in school and community environments.
Behavioral Intervention & Classroom Integration
• Partner with the Special Education team to support and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Teach and model positive social behaviors and support district Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) initiatives.
• Assist in de-escalating student behaviors and facilitating smooth reintegration into the classroom environment.
• Recommend and adjust intervention strategies in consultation with the Special Education team.
Documentation, Compliance & Collaboration
• Maintain accurate, daily progress notes and track student data regarding behavioral performance and goal progression.
• Conduct weekly informal reviews and participate in formal quarterly/trimester progress assessments.
• Complete timely and compliant Medicaid billing documentation in accordance with district procedures.
• Maintain absolute student confidentiality and adhere to Board policies, district procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
• Communication & Vision: Sufficient speech, hearing, and vision clarity to communicate effectively, discern instructions, and prepare/review written documents and digital records.
• Dexterity & Mobility: Manual dexterity to operate computers and office equipment; ability to sit, walk, stand, reach, and lift/carry up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Student Safety & Behavioral Support: Ability to block or redirect students and effectively supervise safety measures, including participating in physical restraint or seclusion procedures when necessary for safety.
Employment Terms & District Disclaimers Background Check & At-Will Employment
• Background Check: Upon hire, selected candidates must successfully pass a criminal justice fingerprinting and background check.
• Employment Status: Employment with Kuna School District is on an "at-will" basis, meaning either the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.
Veterans' Preference Kuna School District provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and eligible spouses in accordance with Idaho Code Title 65, Chapter 5. Applicants claiming Veteran's Preference must submit standard documentation (e.g., Form DD-214) with their application. Equal Opportunity Employer & Accommodations Kuna School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or participating in the selection process, please contact the District Human Resources Department. General Disclaimer Positions listed may or may not be filled depending on district need.