Ex Ed Roving Behavior Educational Assistant

Hamilton County Schools•Chattanooga, TN

21h

About The Position

The Roving Behavior Educational Assistant provides behavioral teaching assistance under the direction of a Behavior Lead Teacher in classrooms or as otherwise needed. As a member of the Exceptional Education Behavior Support Team, the assistant supports students, staff, and families by applying best practices for individuals and groups of students. The role applies positive behavior supports, Response to Intervention Behavior (RTI2-B), the Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS), and Social Emotional Learning (SEL), including its five competencies, at assigned schools to support teachers’ efforts to increase student achievement. The assistant supports classroom instruction, student learning, behavior programs, and school activities. Duties include assisting teachers with lessons and classroom materials, providing tutoring and one-on-one help, monitoring student behavior and safety, and collaborating with teachers, administrators, families, and other stakeholders. The position also includes clerical and general school support duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic technology skills.
General office or clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Before reporting to work, must have one of the following: 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours; an associate degree or higher; or a passing score on the PRAXIS for Parapro Exam.
Ability to learn and implement a variety of teaching strategies.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Spanish fluency is required for an educational assistant in the ENL program.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in classrooms and other educational settings, including overseeing, monitoring, or conducting classes during a teacher’s temporary absence.
Help teachers prepare and conduct class activities and projects, work with students during those activities, prepare and copy instructional materials, set up classroom technology, and assist with administering and grading tests.
Assist in evaluating student performance and skill levels, creating bulletin boards and displays, and completing classroom cleanup.
Implement behavior programs, plans, and strategies appropriate for young learners using MTSS and RTI2-B.
Support the tiered MTSS response system and connect Social Emotional Learning support with special education and Section 504 resources when needed.
Provide tutoring and one-on-one assistance in basic educational skills and subjects, including word study, spelling, sentence writing, reading, math, science, and physical education; use instructional programs and assist with lesson-plan development.
Help maintain classroom order and, with administrative staff, administer discipline when necessary in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Monitor students in cafeterias, auditoriums, halls, bus zones, and other common areas; organize students upon arrival and departure; seat students appropriately; assist with cleaning tables or spills; and chaperone field trips during the regular school day.
Monitor student behavior and activities and initiate disciplinary action under the teacher’s direction and according to prescribed policies.
Follow established procedures to ensure students and assigned areas are safe.
Perform clerical tasks supporting teaching activities, office operations, and other school functions.
Communicate with supervisors, employees, departments, school officials, teachers, students, parents, vendors, the public, and others to coordinate activities, review work status, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Attend staff, parent, IEP-Team, and other required meetings.
Work collaboratively with supervisors, administrators, employees, students, and other stakeholders.
Attend work regularly and arrive on time.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee law.
Assist other employees or departments as needed and perform other duties as assigned.