Teacher Assistant, SPED Behavior (8038)

Cedar Creek, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Teacher Assistant, SPED Behavior is responsible for providing behavioral support to individual students and groups under the direction of a certified classroom teacher, in accordance with the Campus Behavior Support program. This role involves assisting with the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans, teaching coping and social skills, and monitoring student behavior to maintain classroom discipline. The assistant will also participate in meetings regarding student progress and support the objectives of the campus improvement plan.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Teach students coping and social skills.
• Collect and monitor data on behavior programs including redirection, interventions, and behaviors.
• Participate in meetings on students' progress.
• Assist teachers with daily classroom activities; prepare/modify activities to meet student needs; assist with independent study or lead small groups; inform teachers of student progress.
• Implement strategies and supports recommended by instructional and related service providers.
• Support and participate in meeting the objectives of the campus/department improvement plan.
• Assist teacher(s) with emotional/behavioral needs of students.
• Monitor student behavior and maintain classroom discipline as necessary, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining aggressive and/or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Foster independence by scaffolding support as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Communicate with families under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assist in resolving parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Assist in managing student behavior in the classroom and common campus areas in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Assist teacher with preparation of instructional equipment and displays; ensure specific materials and supplies are ready; maintain safe instructional area; perform clerical duties and assist with operation of equipment.
• Provide assistance to campuses/departments as requested.
• Work collaboratively to improve programs.
• Participate in professional development that increases effectiveness and improves District performance.
• Support the administration of state-mandated testing at campuses in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Interact positively with employees and the community to provide needed information and to promote the District in a favorable manner.
• Participate in team building activities and the decision-making process as appropriate.
• Communicate and collaborate with campus/department staff to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of District, campus, and classroom policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of techniques used in assisting students with special needs.
• Knowledge of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Skill in utilizing general instructional strategies.
• Skill in applying classroom/student discipline management.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in operating standard computer and software applications.
• Ability to administer SAMA de-escalation and restraint techniques.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities.
• Ability to take direction from supervising teacher and/or district staff.
• Six (6) months of related experience.