What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1:1 Special Ed Assistant -- BMS 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 withbehavioral issues. The Behavior Assistant will implement comprehensive positive behavioral support plans and eff ectivebehavior management strategies; deliver instructions; participate as a member of the educational team, and help designand 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 classifi cation.
• 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:
• Certifi cation 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 topupils with special learning needs.
• Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing behavioral diffi culties.
• 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 varieddisabilities.
• Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors.
• Implement positive behavior support plans.
• Model appropriate behavioral interventions.
• Communicate eff ectively in oral and written form.
• Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and offi ce related machines and equipment.
• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a training andeducational 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 behaviorplan.
Salary : $16
