Behavior Assistant - School Climate

Wake County Public Schools•Cary, NC

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Delivers short-term behavioral support services to identified regular education students with their Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). Serves as a liaison between central services and identified schools. Monitors student data, maintains confidentiality, and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures as they relate to the educational program throughout the district. Maintains an environment conducive to learning.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google Apps
Working knowledge of successful behavioral support methods
Working knowledge of general classroom activities and routines
Ability to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and other applicable federal and state laws, policies, and regulations
Ability to work in a team environment and effectively collaborate with others
Ability to motivate students
Ability to constantly monitor and supervise the safety and well-being of students
Ability to recognize and support students with a variety of backgrounds, abilities, exceptionalities, behavioral needs, and learning styles
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.
High school diploma or equivalent, and shall hold or be working towards an associate or bachelor’s degree in any field; OR 48 hours of college semester credits as evidence through transcript; OR 96 Professional Development hours and the successful completion of the Work Keys Assessments.
Maintain or be able to maintain a Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification and maintain that certification through the proper renewal process, adhering to all timelines; CPI training will be provided through Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), if needed

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification
Experience working with or assisting individuals with special needs (an individual with one or more difficulties such as, a physical, emotional, behavioral, or learning disability or impairment that causes an individual to require additional or specialized services or accommodations).

Responsibilities

Provides support and assistance to teachers in coordinating instructional programs for regular education students, including familiarity with student’s BIP, ensures an encouraging, caring, safe, and healthful environment for all students.
Assists teachers with strategies related to the implementation of students’ behavioral intervention plans.
Aids teachers with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom procedures, and preparing necessary materials; ensures materials for students are readily available according to the needs of the lesson plan.
Demonstrates professional and technical skills necessary to function effectively in the classroom and to support student achievement and the school program.
Maintains a positive disposition, exercises good judgement, and remains calm when dealing with students at all times.
Provides in-class support while promoting progress towards independence and self-determination for all students.
Assists teachers with implementation of low and high-tech assistive technology and augmentative communication devices in the classroom to meet both class-wide and individual student needs.
Compiles, maintains, and files reports, records, and other required documents, maintaining confidentiality.
Participates in the district staff development program and continued professional growth in the area of assignment.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.