Behavior Support Assistant

Stafford County Public Schools•Stafford, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a building administrator and with direction from one or more teachers, the Behavior Support Assistant is responsible for implementing behavioral strategies to assist the student in achieving academic and social success in the educational environment.

Requirements

High school diploma, or GED, or any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
Knowledge Basic curriculum expectations
Basic teaching strategies
Identify Autism/Emotional disabilities
Basic behavioral strategies
Skills Implement multi-step behavior plans
Collect and articulate behavioral data
Basic computer applications
Abilities Work under the direction of the teacher to whom assigned
Problem-solve issues toward a positive outcome
Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
Organize and perform work independently
Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

Responsibilities

Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing positive behaviors based upon the individual needs of the student to whom assigned.
Operate and care for a variety of equipment used in conjunction with the instructional program.
Assist the teacher with record keeping and documentation of student’s performance.
Assist the student with daily living skills and self-help skills if applicable.
Work in conjunction with the teacher toward meeting the social and emotional needs of the student to whom assigned.
Accompany the student to assigned classes and implement behavior strategies as directed by teacher to whom assigned, implement visual strategies and revise as needed, provide social skills cueing and reinforcers, implement prompting techniques and revise as needed and provide strategies for successful transition.
Work with student to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
Serve as the chief source of behavior information to the instructional team.
Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford Schools
Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.