Support- Special Services Behavior Assistant
North Lawrence Community Schools•Bedford, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Special Services Behavior Assistant provides direct behavioral support and intervention for students who demonstrate challenging, socially inappropriate, or unsafe behaviors in the classroom. The role focuses on helping students develop self-regulation, coping strategies, and socially appropriate behaviors to support success in their current educational setting. This position primarily serves students in the special education population, while also supporting general education students as needed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Extensive experience working with the following populations: Developmental Delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Emotional Disability
- Understand the fundamentals of behavior management
- Apply and implement behavior management principles with respect to specific students in a nonviolent crisis intervention and prevention approach
- Participate in all required training as requested and any additional appropriate training
- Maintain good attendance
- Be punctual
- Complete all job duties assigned
- Dress appropriately
- Observe measures of confidentiality
Nice To Haves
- Provide input in the development of Individual Behavior Plans
- Provide instructional support in educational areas under direction of Special Education Director or Principal
- Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with staff
- Collaborate with general and special education teachers, regarding students, including the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
- Work cooperatively with other related services staff
- Communicate on a regular basis with Special Education Director and Principal
- Implement all recommendations regarding interventions and strategies
- Report all concerns in a timely manner
- Maintain appropriate records of behavioral data under the direction and supervision of Special Education Director and Principal
Responsibilities
- Understand the fundamentals of behavior management
- Apply and implement behavior management principles with respect to specific students in a nonviolent crisis intervention and prevention approach
- Review student records, as directed by Special Education Director(s) or Principal
- Conduct informal assessment under the direction and supervision of Special Education Director or Principal
- Provide input in the development of Individual Behavior Plans
- Provide instructional support in educational areas under direction of Special Education Director or Principal
- Participate in all required training as requested and any additional appropriate training
- Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with staff
- Collaborate with general and special education teachers, regarding students, including the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
- Work cooperatively with other related services staff
- Communicate on a regular basis with Special Education Director and Principal
- Implement all recommendations regarding interventions and strategies
- Report all concerns in a timely manner
- Maintain appropriate records of behavioral data under the direction and supervision of Special Education Director and Principal
- Maintain good attendance
- Be punctual
- Complete all job duties assigned
- Dress appropriately
- Observe measures of confidentiality
Benefits
- Classified Staff With Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
