Days Employed: 187

Pay Grade: Para/Clerical PG 3

Primary Purpose:

Assist teacher, case manager and principal in providing positive behavioral support and interventions. Assist teacher in management of classroom activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent

Must obtain Educational Aide Certification if have less than 30 hours of college credit

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work well with children who are experiencing behavioral challenges

Ability to adjust to flexible working assignment on the campus on a daily basis as needed Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Additional training will be required upon hiring

Major Expectations, Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work with the classroom teacher and campus administrators to create and maintain an orderly and highly structured classroom environment.
• Assist with instructional activities as assigned by the teacher, case manager or Stronger Connections Grant Specialist.
• Work with individual students or small groups with a primary focus on providing ehavioral support to increase student learning.
• Implement behavior action plans with fidelity.
• Track student performance data (academic, attendance and behavioral)
• Provide student supervision throughout school day, inside and outside classroom which may include lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Communicate students’ level of mastery to campus staff and participate in planning sessions as needed.
• Participate in staff development training programs as necessary to support student learning.
• Assist the teacher in creating a classroom environment conductive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.
• When necessary, utilize approved physical restraint methods to protect students and staff from harm.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Demonstrate self-control and exhibit a growth mindset.
• Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

SupervisoryResponsibilities:

NONE

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

a. Maintain emotional control under stress.

b. Communicate effectively and professionally at all times