Aide - Campus Support

Waco Independent School District • Waco, TX

64d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist campus with behavioral support. Provide opportunity for skill development or reinforcement within a multi-tieres system of supports (MTSS), including diffusing disruptive student behavior to refocus and transition students into classroom activities. Work directly under the supervisio of a campus administrator.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or two years of study (60 college hours) at an institute of higher learning or
• Para Professional Institute Certificate
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to assist in behavior skill instruction
• Ability to de-escalate or redirect unsafe or disruptive student behaviors
• Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining confidentiality
• Some experience working with children, preferably in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of social-emotional and/or behavioral skills contributing to a safe learning environment under direct supervision of campus administrator or designee.
• Assist in the de-escalation of unsafe or disruptive student behaviors under direct supervision of campus administrator or designee. Facilitate student refocus on classroom activities.
• Assist with the preparation or maintenance of student records and behavior related reports in accordance with board policies, administrative regulations, individual education plans and/or behavior intervention plans.
• As directed by principal or designee, keep instructional staff informed of special needs or intervention strategies for students receiving targeted or individualized support.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• As directed by principal or designee, supervise students assigned to in-school suspension (ISS) for disciplinary reasons. Work with individual students to complete assignments given by classroom teacher to facilitate return to regular classroom.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal in alignment with MTSS guidelines and contributing to overall campus safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees