Position: Part TimeK-3 Behavior/Restorative Intervention Teaching Assistant John Sevier Elementary School is seeking a qualified candidate for a behavioral teaching assistant position to work directly with the MCS K-3 Behavioral Intervention Specialist.
Application Procedure:
- This post is open to internal and external applicants. Send a cover letter of expressed interest and a statement that fulfills the duties and responsibilities to:
- Hope Blizzard(Assistant Principal)
Application Deadline:
Education Certification and Related Work Experience:
- High School Diploma (2 years college preferred)
- Experience working directly with children
- De-escalation and therapeutic restraint training or (willingness to complete certification training)
Employment Information:
This position is a part time job with 5.5 hours per day and 27.5 hours per week.
Job Expectations
- Report to Building administration and the MCS K-3 Behavioral Intervention Specialist
- Under the supervision and guidance of the district Behavior Management Specialist provide direct behavior intervention to students through a pull-out and push-in model where the supportive service ensures a safe non-threatening nurturing environment where students can thrive.
- Develop a repertoire of behavioral intervention and behavioral assessment strategies to support teachers in their implementation of positive behavior support and restorative practices in their classrooms.
- Assist in developing MCS Behavioral Support Program components a complete repository of guidance documents necessary artifacts and resources.
- Maintain student behavior records.
- Complete ongoing professional development through direct coaching conferences workshops and research.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by administration.
Qualities of Desired Candidates
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers teaching assistants school counselor(s) school psychologist(s) and school administrators to provide consistent and reliable behavioral support.
- Aptitude and flexibility to work with multiple schedules and student needs.
- Ability to lift and/or physically manage students of varying sizes and weight (e.g. lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis sitting for long periods of time walking seeing standing for extended periods of time etc.).
- Honesty flexibility confidentiality professionalism commitment and loyalty.
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt