Crisis Management Assistant, January May 2026

Chester County School District

Job Location:

Chester, MT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Crisis Management Assistant

Purpose Statement:

The job of the Crisis Management Assistant (CMA) is done for the purpose/s of supporting students in crisis at each school assigned providing redirection de-escalation self-regulation and other crisis prevention intervention techniques to reduce student outrage and return students to class. The CMA is considered a Tier 2 intervention with the goal of assisting students in crisis and returning them to their general education classroom. The CMA will implement Restorative Practices activities along with crisis prevention interventions to assist school staff decreasing out-of-school suspension and learning loss.

This job reports to the Principal/Director of Mental Health

Essential Functions

Support general education classroom teachers by modeling best-practice strategies through the use of restorative practices CPI and other self-regulatory techniques as they work with students in crisis.
Support students in crisis exhibiting a lack of self-regulation in the regular classroom by providing a safe quiet space with an opportunity to work through the immediate issues involving anxiety anger and fears in order to return to their classroom.
Collect data on all student visits including frequency duration and intensity of crisis and specific interventions utilized as well as the outcome of each intervention.
Consult and share data on students in crisis with principals general education teachers as well as the schools MTSS team members.
Support the students going through the MTSS process to offer check-in/check-out with students who may exhibit inappropriate behaviors lack of social skills to start and end their day with positive and nurturing approaches.

Support the school guidance counselor mental health service providers teaching staff ISS staff and administration to provide Restorative Practices strategies

Participate in all required training provided by the District and the Mental Health Department

Collaborate with all school staff and administration to provide consistent behavior management techniques throughout the school day for each child in crisis.

Work with classroom teachers to develop capacity in the effective use of crisis intervention techniques.

Support classroom teachers through observing the child in the general education and other school settings.

Adhere to the ethical standards established rules and regulations of Chester County School District as well as the state of South Carolina.

The employee must be able to become trained in the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques that may require a two-person restraint.

The position requires a collection of data on students meeting deadlines with time constraints and interacting with the public and staff.

The employee is responsible for the safety well-being of students in crisis.

Must be able to meet demands from several people.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math read and follow instructions and understand written and oral instructions. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific defined processes.

ABILITY is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups establishing effective relationships while maintaining confidentiality and working as part of a team with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading guiding and/or coordinating others. Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is an opportunity to affect the organizations services.

Working Environment

Ability to perform minimal physical demands: Generally the job requires 40% sitting 20% walking and 40% standing. The job is performed under some extreme physical requirements.

Experience

Experience with working with students ages Pre-K-18; students with behavioral challenges students who may have been through the court systems and juvenile justice systems.

Education

High school diploma

Higher education preferred (2-year degree or bachelors degree)

Minimum of 2 year college degree in any area or 60 hours of college work or passing score on the Paraprofessional examrequired.

Certificates & Licenses

Valid high school diploma

Current certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or willing to receive certification

Clearances

Satisfactory SLED (SC Law Enforcement Division) report; outstanding references from current and former employers

Required Testing

Pre-employment TB Test

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Salary Grade

Grant Funded

Instructional Assistant Salary Schedule

($21437 - $36469)

Terms of Employment

During the duration of the grant

Job Title: Crisis Management Assistant Purpose Statement:The job of the Crisis Management Assistant (CMA) is done for the purpose/s of supporting students in crisis at each school assigned providing redirection de-escalation self-regulation and other crisis prevention intervention techniques to red...