What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Instructional Assistant position at Metropolitan School District of Washington...?
- Support Implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
- Data Collection and Documentation
- Individual and Group Instruction
- Provide Behavioral Support During Classroom Activities
- Collaboration with Educational Teams
- Promote Social and Communication Skills
- Model Appropriate Behavior
- Provide Positive Reinforcement
- Crisis Management and De-escalation
- Maintain Professional and Ethical Standards
- Support Transitions
- Flexibility with Schedule
- Behavioral Principles and Techniques
- Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) implementation and monitoring
- Crisis Management and Safety Protocols
- Behavioral Observation and Data Collection
- Skill in applying reinforcement strategies (positive and negative) to increase desirable behaviors and decrease undesirable behaviors.
- Ability to use visual supports, social stories, and other tools to teach new behaviors.
- Skill in providing one-on-one or small group instruction to reinforce academic, social, and life skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with students, teachers, and other support staff.
- Ability to manage high-stress situations and de-escalate aggressive or disruptive behavior in a calm, constructive manner.
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Organization and Time Management
- Patience and Empathy
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Behavioral Problem-Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Physical Stamina and Endurance
- Confidentiality
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must pass paraprofessional exam, if less than 60 college credit hours.
- Behavior Instructional Assistant.docx
JobID: 4318
Position Type:
Instructional Assistants
Instructional Assistants
Date Posted:
3/18/2025
3/18/2025
Location:
Various School Locations
Various School Locations
JOB TITLE
Behavior Instructional Assistant
LOCATION
Various locations
WORK SCHEDULE
Full time, 8 hours/day
CALENDAR LENGTH
School Year, 185 Days
FLSA CLASSIFICATION
Non-exempt, hourly employee
HOURLY RATE
$19.28 ($28,534.40 annually)
BENEFITS
Paid Illness and Personal Business days, Seven paid holidays, Health, Vision, Dental and Life insurance eligible, District contributions to PERF, VEBA and 401A retirement accounts
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Behavior IAs are responsible for providing behavior support to individuals with behavior challenges of all ages who are receiving services in the school environment. Job duties will include conducting on-going observations, assessing the function of behaviors, creating behavior support plans, monitoring behavior plans, and being an active participant supporting students across all school environments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions of Behavior Instructional Assistants are centered around supporting students with behavior challenges, in educational settings.
Knowledge
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
PERCENTAGE OF TIME
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Often
Ability to lift 25 pounds
Occasional
Ability to carry 25 pounds
Occasional
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
Very Frequent
Ability to see for the purpose of reading rules and policies and other printed matter
Very Frequent
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation
Very Frequent
Ability to operate job-related equipment
Very Frequent
Ability to reach in all directions
Very Frequent
Attachment(s):
Salary : $28,534
