1:1 Behavior Aide

Description

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 
student’s 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. 
 

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION 
• High School Diploma or GED 

PREFERRED EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS AND EXPEREIENCE 
• Valid Virginia Driver’s 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

Salary : $16 - $18