BERTIE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Job Description
Class descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification.
They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee)
JOB TITLE : BEHAVIOR SUPPORT ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT : Exceptional Children
GRADE : 58
FLSA : Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO : Behavior Support Liaison / Exceptional Children Director
SUPERVISES : None
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 10 Months
QUALIFICATIONS : Associate's Degree or other method of meeting the qualifications required under "No Child Left Behind."
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Instructional Assistance :
Cooperates in developing procedures for the classroom
Assists Behavior Liaison and classroom teacher in the preparation of materialsMaintains awareness of goals and objectives of supervising teacher with PRC 29 requirementsAssists in implementing the planned program and social skills lesson plansProvides information to teacher(s) concerning program evaluation and facilitates activities to improve effectiveness of the total school programCarries out student supervisory duties in a prompt and responsible manner to ensure a safe and healthful environmentClerical / Technical AssistanceCollects and records PRC 29 data according to established procedures
Maintains EC files and records in accordance with applicable rules, laws, and regulationsPerforms clerical duties as assignedDemonstrates technical skill in operating equipmentAssembles materials to maximize their useGeneral Classroom AssistanceExhibits positive behavior toward children, parents, staff and administrators
Represents the needs of school and children to parents and the community in a positiveMannerConducts self as a positive role model in the school and communityAssists students with understanding, interpreting and adhering to laws, rules, and regulationsShares the responsibility for school cleanliness and neatnessAssists in developing good housekeeping skills and regard for the environment both inside and outside the classroomPerforms other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisorBehavior Support Assistant will maintain a notebook that will be monitored by the Behavior Support Liaison. It will contain the following :Weekly behavior logs detailing observation of discrete trials, rate of change and transference
Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP's) with progress notesSocial Skills lesson plansIncident reports and office referralsLog of communication with school staff, family, and outside agenciesPHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS
The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Behavior Support Assistant job classification for Bertie County Schools.
Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Must be able to :
Prepare, read and comprehend a variety of job related forms, reports, spreadsheets, maps, plans, records, documentation and correspondence in all languages required by the jobUnderstand and conform to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and styleSpeak to individuals or groups of people with poise, voice control and confidenceRespond adequately to inquiries or complaintsWrite using standard convention in all languages required by the jobApply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusionsApply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic formCommunicate effectively and efficiently in all languages required by the job using whatever communication device or system is required (telephone, Braille)Use / interpret job related terminology, mathematical formulas and functions effectively and efficientlyDeal with people beyond giving and receiving instructionsPerform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situationsBe sensitive to cultural differences among individuals and groups of personsOperate a motor vehicleOperate / use a variety of automated office machines and other office equipmentOperate / use a variety of printing / graphic arts machinesOperate / use a variety of audiovisual / electronic machines and devicesOperate / use a variety of communication machines / equipment / devicesOperate / use a variety of job specific machines / equipmentHold or be able to obtain a bus licenseThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. The work is performed in the school.
