Behavior Assistant
Behavior Assistant
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Job Description
This position is 7 hours per day/187 day school year.
Position start date: August 18 2025
Purpose Statement:
The job of Behavior Assistant is done for the purpose/s of effecting positive behavior change in students; providing communication to families and/or students; performing clerical medical and/or health related procedures as assigned in support of the instructional process; and complying with federal state county and district regulations policies and procedures.
Essential Functions:
Administers consequences to students and contacts parents teachers and principals for the purpose of reinforcing positive behavior.
Assists in developing procedures and training materials for students with behavioral issues for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district state county and federal regulations.
Attends meetings as requested (e.g. inservice training workshops IEPs Building Intervention Team etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.
Conducts workshops training in-service presentations and/or training for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with behavioral disorder students.
Coordinates with counselors parents juvenile diversion officer school resource officer etc. for the purpose of acting as a liaison with the public and mental health community to provide guidance and information on identified students.
Implements programs for behavioral disorder students under direction of the teacher (e.g. behavioral plans lesson plans disciplinary actions etc.) for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students academic and life skill success through a defined course of study while meeting their educational and developmental needs.
Instructs identified students one on one or in small groups (e.g. math groups providing proper examples reading behavioral skills daily living skills writing verbal skills etc.) for the purpose of assisting students in making progress on their IEP goals. Monitors students for the purpose of providing assistance as needed and ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. displays bulletin board copying instructional materials crafts collecting & grading papers etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in preparing records and materials.
Prepares written and/or audio visual materials (e.g. daily log recording observations lesson materials and reports etc.) for the purpose of conveying information related to the student/s.
Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcome and encouraging student development.
Responds to inquiries (e.g. administrators teachers parents etc.) for the purpose of providing information direction and/or appropriate referrals.
Supervises individuals and/or small groups of identified students (e.g. field trips classroom bus playground lunch room etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
Other Functions:
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment. Job Description:Behavior Printed 6/10/2008 Page 1
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:
SKILLS are required to perform multiple non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: administering first aid; adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment; matching student to materials and delivery method; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; understand written procedures write routine documents and speak clearly; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: age appropriate activities; M.A.N.D.T. training; stages of child development; health standards and hazards; Applied Behavioral Analysis and behavior modification; and safety practices and procedures.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; gather collate and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. In working with others problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting patience and compassion; working with frequent interruptions; and communicating with diverse groups.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organizations services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting 30% walking and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.
Experience
Job related experience is desired.
Education
High School diploma or equivalent.
Required Testing
None
Continuing Educ. / Training
None Specified
Certificates & Licenses
CPR/First Aid Certificate
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Minimum Salary: $15.42/hour
Maximum Salary: $16.85/hour
Employment Type
Full-Time
