Behavior Assistant - District Wide 26-27

Hawkins County Board of Education • Rogersville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Assistant will support classroom teachers in providing a quality educational experience for all students. This role requires regular and predictable attendance, effective interpersonal communication, and the ability to assist students with various needs, including physical and behavioral support. The assistant will help prepare materials, tutor students, supervise them in different school settings, and assist with administrative tasks related to student performance and classroom management. Training will be provided for supporting students with more complex behavioral needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma, 48 hours of college credit OR successful completion of ParaPro Assessment
• Regular and predictable attendance is a core requirement of this position.
• Regular, effective interpersonal communication with team members and stakeholders is required.

Responsibilities

• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment and demonstrations
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
• Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage
• Observe students’ performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
• Organize and label materials and display students’ work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs including physical needs & behavior supports
• Assist with students: in bus loading and unloading
• Assist librarians in school libraries
• Attend staff meetings, serve on committees as required, and PD sessions as needed
• Collect money from students for school-related projects under the direction of the teacher
• Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use
• Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use
• Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment
• Type, file and duplicate materials
• Use computers, audiovisuals aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
• Ride the bus to aid and support students who need monitoring on the Special ed Bus.
• Provide behavioral support for students with more complex needs (Training will be provided)
• Other duties as assigned to ensure the success of Hawkins County Schools and safety of all students and staff.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district’s approved compensation plan.
• The length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the district.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED