What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1:1 Behavioral Assistant - BMS - Grade 5 Student position at Belmont Middle School?
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Behavior Assistant will provide support one to one to a student with behavioral issues. The Behavior 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 student's individual program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB DUTIES:
Any one position may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples
include all tasks that may be found in positions within this classification.
• Assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of classroom instruction and behavior support.
• Implement Behavior Strategic Plan/Behavior Intervention Plan.
• Implement behavior strategies.
• Support students throughout the school day including recess and lunch.
• Supervise students throughout the school day in classrooms, during educational activities, and during recess and lunch.
• Consult and collaborate with site staff.
• Assist in student assessments as appropriate.
• Participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, records, and reports.
• Participate in developing data collection systems, and monitor data collection to ensure the success of the behavior plan.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Certification in the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) in non-violent crisis interventions is desired.
• First Aid and CPR training required (training available through the district).
Knowledge of:
• Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to pupils with special learning needs.
• Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing behavioral difficulties.
• Positive behavioral interventions and applied behavior analysis.
• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• Basic mathematical concepts.
• Routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures.
Ability to:
• Work with students having special needs and/or aggressive behaviors (i.e. biting, kicking, hitting, emotional outburst, etc.).
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups, and varied disabilities.
• Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors.
• Implement positive behavior support plans.
• Model appropriate behavioral interventions.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment.
• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a training and educational environment.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.
• Work with staff in developing data collection systems, and monitor data collection to ensure the success of the behavior plan.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the
duties and responsibilities as described.
Experience:
• Experience working in an education setting implementing intensive behavioral intervention programs for students with complex and/or severe behavioral problems.
Salary : $21
