26/27 SY Student Support Technician (ELMES)

Dysart Unified School DistrictEl Mirage, AZ
Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Behavior Coach, Social Worker, and Teachers with the education, care and development of students’ academic, social, and behavioral needs. Provides behavioral, instructional, vocational and developmental assistance to students who are determined by the site Administration, Behavior Coach, Social Worker or other certified professional to need intervention and/or support. Applies basic practices of effective behavioral management, and assists in the teaching of problem solving skills to students as prescribed by the supervising Administration, Behavior Coach, Social Worker. Assists with behavior management programs including monitoring and charting behaviors specific to individual behavior plans. Provides assistance in the learning area in dealing with behavioral issues by following Non-Violent Crisis Intervention techniques to students with aggressive behavior and restraining violent students who present an imminent danger to safety of self or others as needed. Maintains all aspects and provisions of confidentiality related to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Assists the teacher in implementing the Response to Intervention plan (RTI) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). Serves as a floater to various learning areas to assist in maintaining appropriate behaviors; responds to all crisis calls, assesses the situation, and follows through accordingly. Maintains accurate and complete records of student activities and behavior which may require the use of a computer terminal to enter student information and data; completes applicable forms, schedules and instructional reports as directed. Assists in the preparation of lesson plans, behavior modification plans, and behavior coach or social worker’s pre-planning sessions; provides input and assistance in the development of learning activities; prepares or assists in the preparation of instructional and vocational materials. Attends district professional development classes. Participates in the Medicaid reimbursement program which includes maintaining logs on students and attending scheduled training when needed. Assists students with activities of daily living, to include hygiene and toileting. Establishes and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality. Other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • AA degree OR 60 college credit hours OR successful completion of Dysart approved exam.
  • Obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification from an accredited agency (in-person certification required).
  • Obtain and maintain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification.
  • Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
  • Knowledge of basic math (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing).
  • Ability to read and interpret general documents.
  • Ability to write general correspondence and speak effectively.
  • Knowledge of standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work.
  • Knowledge of filing and record-keeping principles.
  • Knowledge of the uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
  • Knowledge of customer service principles.
  • Knowledge of specialized equipment relevant to the area of assignment.
  • Knowledge of modern office technology.
  • Skill in interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
  • Skill in providing customer service.
  • Skill in maintaining confidentiality.
  • Skill in utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
  • Skill in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to perform reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
  • Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

  • Provides behavioral, instructional, vocational and developmental assistance to students.
  • Applies basic practices of effective behavioral management and assists in teaching problem-solving skills.
  • Assists with behavior management programs, including monitoring and charting behaviors.
  • Provides assistance in dealing with behavioral issues using Non-Violent Crisis Intervention techniques.
  • Maintains confidentiality related to FERPA.
  • Assists teachers in implementing Response to Intervention (RTI) or Individualized Education Program (IEP) plans.
  • Serves as a floater to various learning areas, responding to crisis calls and assessing situations.
  • Maintains accurate and complete records of student activities and behavior.
  • Assists in the preparation of lesson plans, behavior modification plans, and pre-planning sessions.
  • Attends district professional development classes.
  • Participates in the Medicaid reimbursement program.
  • Assists students with activities of daily living, including hygiene and toileting.
  • Establishes and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members, and vendors.
  • Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
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