Behavioral Teacher Assistant (Paraprofessional) grades K-2

Job Title: Behavioral Teacher Assistant (Paraprofessional)Reports to: Campus Administrator and Assigned TeacherAssignment: Campus/GradeWage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt HourlyPay Grade: 187 days $15.25-$20.25 based on related experienceDate Revised: 2025.12.19Terms of Employment:This FLSA non-exempt position (hourly) is on a work calendar of 187 days per school year. Pay is based on years of experience from the annually reviewed hourly employee pay scale. The current year hourly pay scale may be requested from ACA Human Purpose:Under the direction of the classroom teacher the Behavioral Teacher Assistant will provide support to all students including but not limited to students with behavioral issues. The Behavioral Assistant will implement comprehensive positive behavioral support plans and effective behavior management strategies; deliver instructions; participate as a member of the educational team and help design and implement all components of the students school diploma or equivalent. Must be willing to obtain the Educational Aide state certification with a recommendation from the district. Experience working in an educational setting implementing intensive behavioral intervention programs for students with complex and/or severe behavioral problems is :Two years of classroom experience preferredSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Performs arithmetic calculations at the level necessary for satisfactory job to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff parents students administrators and the to independently problem-solve unique student and employer situations. Ability to understand and carry out detailed written and oral to work with students with disabling conditions. Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students staff and the community while working as a of basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics particularly of pupils with special learning needs; behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing behavioral difficulties positive behavioral interventions and applied behavioral analysis. Knowledge of routine record storage retrieval and management to perform other duties as assigned with awareness of all district State and Federal requirements and Board of Director Responsibilities and Duties:(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)Instructional StrategiesAssist the teacher with the implementation of lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the districts curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as the teacher in preparing lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning with the presentation of subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative with the appropriate use of instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of the students with other members of staff to assist with instructional goals objectives and methods according to district with the use of technology to strengthen the teaching/learning cooperatively with special education teachers as needed for special education Growth and DevelopmentHelp students analyze and improve study methods and the teacher with ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school Management and OrganizationAssist the teacher in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and Student all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and the teacher in the selection of books equipment and other instructional and maintain open communication by assisting the teacher as requested with conferences with parents students principals and a professional relationship with colleagues students parents and community effective communication skills to present information accurately and Growth and DevelopmentParticipate in staff development activities to improve job-related informed of and comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other required and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as Responsibilities:NonePhysical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk bend stoop kneel crouch climb sit balance talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift carry push pull and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and peripheral vision. The noise level in the work environment may be loud but within a standard acceptable for this environment. Must be able to work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stressEquipment:Computer computer software programs and peripherals teacher resource materials and equipment printers copier fax audio-visual equipment telephone and other equipment applicable to -Discrimination StatementArlington Classics Academy does not discriminate based on race color gender religion national origin age disability or any other basis prohibited by statements above are intended to describe the major job functions of this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. Supervisors may assign additional duties when deemed appropriate. Special Funding: If my position is funded by grants federal funding or other special funding I understand that my employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable my employment is subject to termination or non-renewal as perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge skills ability and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.I have read and understand the responsibilities and duties required for this position as outlined above. I understand the duties and can perform all essential job functions listed above. Printed NameDate

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