Behavior Management Assistant-Special Education bei Shasta County Office Of Education
Shasta County Office Of Education · Redding, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in Redding
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Job Description
POSITION: Behavior Management Assistant – Special Education
Purpose
The job of Behavior Management Assistant – Special Education is done for the purpose providing support to students and staff in a variety of Special Education classroom settings implementing behavior plans and teaching direct pro social skills that will improve the learning environment, assisting a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction, performing a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
Essential Functions
- Assists assigned students with following classroom routines and transitions for the purpose of providing pro-active support to diminish negative student behaviors, and modeling appropriate participation in classroom routines.
- Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP and/or other learning objectives, exchanging information and resolving issues or concerns as appropriate.
- Documents observations of student performance in academic and school activities for the purpose of collecting appropriate behavior data and reporting progress regarding student performance and behavior.
- Guides students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, behavioral skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP/BIP plans; and ensuring student success in school.
- Maintains manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of providing written reference related to students and assigned activities
- Assists assigned students with learning activities and the behavioral level system for the purpose of assisting teachers and mental health professionals to be able to ensure school safety, and a positive classroom environment.
- Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. inappropriate behavior, violation of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring behavior plans, student behavioral levels, and communicating information to appropriate personnel.
- Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, response team calls for restraints) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health-care professional for the purpose of providing specialized health care services to students in accordance with established procedures a assigned by the position.
- Implements classroom activities, test administrations, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher (e.g. drills, practices, assignments, projects, work area set-ups, etc.) for the purpose of assisting assigned teacher with the implementation of lesson plans, content standards and instructional activities.
- Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, Pro-act training, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
- Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions (e.g. point system, daily progress reports, time out, Pro-act restraints, etc.) for the purpose of guiding students in personal interactions and/or specific student issues towards the development of interpersonal skills and successful problem solving and self- regulating strategies.
- Maintains classroom equipment, instructional materials and manual and electronic files/records (e.g. student data, inventory levels of classroom supplies, supply orders, behavioral plans, IEPs, library book records, iPads, Chrome Books, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference, providing a safe learning environment and/or meeting mandated requirements.
- Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, breakfast and lunch times, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
- Performs a variety of clerical functions (e.g. typing, duplicating, filing, tallying points for BIP, taking attendance, safety citation issuances, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in providing necessary records and materials.
- Serves lunch and sanitizes the lunch room for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and ensuring a clean environment.
Other Functions
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and adhering to safety practices and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex multi-step written or oral instructions. Specific knowledge of based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; and age appropriate activities; job related codes, laws, rules, regulations, policies; school safety and security practices; practicing cultural competency while working collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals; and positive behavior intervention strategies.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a widely diverse population of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a wide variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions; and adapting to changing work procedures.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading; guiding, and/or coordinating with others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job’s functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 40% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience: Job related experience is required
Education: Associate’s degree in a job related area
Equivalency: Any combination equivalent to: Associate’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience in a school setting providing direct student support services.
The stated education and experience requirements are the preferred minimum qualifications for this job. However, relevant experience to substitute for the education requirement and relevant education, certificates and/or licenses to substitute for the experience requirement may be allowed.
Required Testing Certificates and Licenses
Written Testing Valid California Driver’s License preferred
Pro-Act Certification
Life Space Crisis Intervention Training
Registered Behavior Technician Training
Continued Educ./Training Clearances
Dept. of Justice & FBI LiveScan Clearance
Pre Placement Health Assessment
Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Clearance
FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade
Non Exempt 19