Educational Assistant (EA IV) - Affective Needs (AN) Program
About The Position
Provides specialized, intensive, and individualized support to students with Affective Needs who experience complex emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. As a member of the special education team, the Educational Assistant implements crisis intervention strategies, supports emotional regulation, and helps maintain a safe, structured, therapeutic learning environment. The role also promotes positive community relations among community members and school clientele. The position supports students’ social-emotional and academic development, implements individualized behavior and crisis plans, monitors and documents progress, and collaborates with teachers and school mental health professionals. It is based at Soaring Hawk Elementary, is a regular position scheduled for 20 hours per week and 180 work days per year, and has an FTE of 0.50.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- First Aid and CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
- Ability to remain calm, objective, and effective during student crises or high-stress behavioral situations.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, including therapeutic and non-judgmental communication.
- Willingness and ability to complete required crisis-management training and maintain physical certification.
Responsibilities
- Implement student-specific crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies in accordance with established protocols, such as Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI).
- Provide calm, consistent support during emotional distress or behavioral crises and help students return to regulation.
- Help students develop and use social-emotional learning and coping skills, including appropriate use of sensory or safe rooms and other designated therapeutic spaces.
- Implement student-specific Positive Behavior Intervention Plans, emphasizing proactive strategies and replacement behaviors.
- Collect and maintain daily data on student behavior and emotional progress as required by the IEP team.
- Monitor the classroom and school environment for escalating behavior and respond proactively.
- Collaborate with the Special Education Teacher, School Psychologist, School Counselor, Social Worker, and other mental health professionals.
- Respond effectively to safety and crisis concerns and help ensure students’ immediate safety and well-being.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding students’ needs and abilities.
- Assist the Special Education Teacher in implementing IEP goals related to social, emotional, and academic development.
- Help students access the curriculum, complete assignments, and manage school demands, including work modified or accommodated under the IEP.
- Facilitate restorative practices and social skills groups as directed by the teacher or school mental health professionals.
- Support students’ transition and integration into general education through scaffolding and emotional support.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- District-paid and voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Voluntary 401(k), 403(b), and 457 retirement plan options
- Paid sick time
- Paid personal time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
