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DEFINITION: Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Behavior Assistant will provide support one to one to a student with behavioral issues. The Behavior Assistant will implement comprehensive positive behavioral support plans and effective behavior management strategies; deliver instructions; participate as a member of the educational team, and help design and implement all components of the student's individual program. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB DUTIES: Any one position may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks that may be found in positions within this classification. • Assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of classroom instruction and behavior support. • Implement Behavior Strategic Plan/Behavior Intervention Plan. • Implement behavior strategies. • Support students throughout the school day including recess and lunch. • Supervise students throughout the school day in classrooms, during educational activities, and during recess and lunch. • Consult and collaborate with site staff. • Assist in student assessments as appropriate. • Participate in IEP meetings as appropriate. • Maintain appropriate documentation, records, and reports. • Participate in developing data collection systems, and monitor data collection to ensure the success of the behavior plan. QUALIFICATIONS: • Certification in the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) in non-violent crisis interventions is desired. • First Aid and CPR training required (training available through the district). Knowledge of: • Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to pupils with special learning needs. • Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing behavioral difficulties. • Positive behavioral interventions and applied behavior analysis. • Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar. • Basic mathematical concepts. • Routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures. Ability to: • Work with students having special needs and/or aggressive behaviors (i.e. biting, kicking, hitting, emotional outburst, etc.). • Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups, and varied disabilities. • Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors. • Implement positive behavior support plans. • Model appropriate behavioral interventions. • Communicate effectively in oral and written form. • Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment. • Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a training and educational environment. • Understand and carry out oral and written directions. • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults. • Work with staff in developing data collection systems, and monitor data collection to ensure the success of the behavior plan. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described. Experience: • Experience working in an education setting implementing intensive behavioral intervention programs for students with complex and/or severe behavioral problems. Shaker Regional School District

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