Student Support Assistant-Hill Creek Pos#

DEFINITION

Under the immediate supervision of the site administrator and general direction of the Director of Special Education assist a certificated teacher in providing behavioral and academic interventions in a special education program for students with mental health challenges; conduct data collection and monitor behavior support services; perform a variety of specialized learning techniques such as applied behavioral analysis (ABA) pivotal response picture exchange communication systems and discrete trial training (DTT); and assist in modeling the use of positive behavior support and intervention techniques for other staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

1. Assist students with mental health challenges in the management of emotions and behaviors in the educational setting.

2. Assist with the development and implementation of positive behavior supports behavior support plans and intervention techniques.

3. Assist in development and implementation of level systems positive incentives and individual and classroom contracts.

4. Assist teacher in providing instruction in whole class small group and/or individual student settings as directed by teacher (instruction can be in academics behavior communication social and/or functional skills development areas).

5. Perform specialized learning techniques such as applied behavioral analysis (ABA) pivotal response picture exchange communication systems and discrete trial training (DTT).

6. Assist in meeting students needs in the areas of sensory impairment sensorimotor integration and fine or gross motor skills.

7. Monitor and record academic and behavioral data.

8. Provide emergency physical restraints for students to maintain a safe environment when behavior presents the risk of harm to student or others (following appropriate training).

9. Assist teacher and students in using assistive technology adaptive equipment or other specialized equipment.

10. Supervise students in the classroom on the playground at lunch on field trips at bus loading zones or in any other school site area as assigned.

11. Assist with bus boarding and departing.

12. Maintain a variety of service related records and prepare reports related to data.

13. Administer first aid and remain informed of medical needs or problems of students.

14. Attend meetings conferences and inservices as related to job responsibilities.

15. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

1. Characteristics of a variety of students disabilities and appropriate researchbased materials and instructional methods/strategies to meet their needs.

2. IEP process as well as special education regulations and guidelines.

3. Variety of specialized learning techniques such as behavior management for students with mental health challenges applied behavioral analysis (ABA) pivotal response picture exchange communication systems and discrete trial training (DTT).

Ability to:

1. Read understand apply and explain rules regulations policies and procedures.

2. Communicate verbally or in a written format with competent oral and written English skills.

3. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

4. Maintain confidentiality and use discretion.

5. Use tact patience and courtesy with students and all adults in the work environment.

6. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Training and Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years experience implementing intervention techniques and strategies for shaping maladaptive behaviors of students with mental health challenges in a mental health setting. Training on how to intervene with physically aggressive individuals such as Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or ProACT training is highly recommended.

Licenses and Other Certification:

Possession of a First Aid/CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency;

Graduation from high school or equivalent; and

Completion of at least48 college semester units OR possession of an Associates Degree or higher level degree (official transcripts required). Coursework in Child Development Social and Behavioral Sciences Psychology or Special Education

Working Conditions:

Environment:

IndoorandoutdoorSchool campus work environment. Driving between school sites. Subject to noise odors verbal and physical abuse from moderately to severely handicapped students.

Physical Abilities:

Subject to sitting or standing for long periods walking bending stooping lifting reaching using hands and arms climbing balancing kneeling crouching or crawling to assist students.

After training physically restrain students who are physically aggressive and unsafe to self or others.

Must be able to regularly lift and/or move transfer and carry nonambulatory students using safe lifting techniques.

May be required to use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls.

Hear and speak.

Push pull lift and carry books materials and equipment.

See to read prepare review and monitor students. Hazards: Potential exposure to communicable diseases and contact with blood and other body fluids. Potential exposure to physical injury from students aggressive behavior.

Hazards:

Potential exposure to communicable diseases and contact with blood and other body fluids. Potential exposure to physical injury from students aggressive behavior.

ATTACHMENTS: MUST UPLOAD REQUIRED FIRST AID/CPR CERTIFICATIONS OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR LICENSES FOR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE.

Work Year

12month/5.0 hour

12:00 pm5:00 pm

Classification: 27.5

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