1:1 Behavior Aide - Edinburg

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
The 1:1 Counselor is primarily responsible for working one-on-one with a student with an identified disability in a classroom setting. The ability to follow directions and maintain a professional demeanor at all times is critical for this position. Details of the duties of a 1:1 Behavior Aid will be dependent upon the specific needs of the student. This will be further discussed with the 1:1 Behavior Aid upon his or her being assigned to a student and meeting with the classroom teacher and school administration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides constant support and supervision to the student; meet upon arrival and
remains in close proximity throughout the school day in all settings;
Keeps student within sight, sound and supervision at all times;
Works under the direction of the classroom teacher, providing support with the
implementation of academic and behavioral goals in adherence with the
students current IEP and BIP;
Completes daily data collection to student plans, charting frequency and
duration of behaviors in relation to behavioral goals;
assists the student with transitions and adaptations between subjects and
classes;
Provides support to students; including redirection, completion of all work
assignments, planning and organizational skills;
Utilizes strategies to assist the student in developing positive coping skills, problem
solving, and conflict resolution for inappropriate behaviors exhibited throughout
the school day;
Assists the student in developing positive peer/adult relationships and fostering
communication skills, by demonstrating and implementing the school district
student code of conduct;
Provides de-escalation and/or needed interventions in situations where the
student is out of control, a threat to herself or others, or is destroying school
property;
Participates in meetings concerning the student including child study, IEP, BIP
and manifestation meetings as deemed appropriate;
Develops positive working relationship with all school personnel, providing weekly
feedback to school designee regarding student progress; assists other students
as needed and appropriate in the classroom;
Provides monthly report of student progress towards BIP goals to accompany
monthly invoices;
Reports all student absences and track attendance of students in accordance
with the contract requirements;
Performs other duties essential to the positive development of the exceptional
education student.

REQUIRED EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED

PREFERRED EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS AND EXPEREIENCE
Valid Virginia Drivers License
Reliable personal cell phone
Collegiate level education in the area of behavioral science, special education,
human services, or other related areas
Experience working with at-risk youth and/or children/adults with disabilities

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement