Behavior Support Assistant, WSPMS

Rockingham County School Division • Dayton, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 10-month position open until filled. The role requires an individual who can develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward children demonstrating a high level of need and/or intensive behavioral/social/emotional support. The position involves learning and applying specialized evidenced-based behavioral strategies, making sound decisions, and problem-solving effectively. Flexibility and the ability to remain calm during challenging behaviors are crucial. The role also requires the ability to follow directions, complete assigned tasks, and possess a basic understanding of data collection. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential.

Requirements

• Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward children demonstrating a high level of need and/or intensive behavioral/social/emotional support.
• Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Willing to be trained and learn specialized evidenced based behavioral strategies.
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills.
• Strong ability to be flexible and remain calm when children demonstrate challenging behavior.
• Strong ability to follow directions, carry out instructions and complete assigned tasks.
• Basic understanding of data collection.
• Strong ability to work independently and on teams.
• Possession of an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is required.
• Must be willing to participate in training designed specifically for the position.
• Must be willing to be certified in Mandt Restraint and Seclusion and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward children demonstrating a high level of need and/or intensive behavioral/social/emotional support.
• Apply specialized evidenced-based behavioral strategies.
• Make sound decisions and problem-solve effectively.
• Remain flexible and calm when children demonstrate challenging behavior.
• Follow directions, carry out instructions, and complete assigned tasks.
• Collect data.
• Work independently and on teams.

What This Job Offers

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