Program Assistant - Landover, United States - The Foundation Schools

The Foundation Schools

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Landover, United States

1 day ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

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JOB SUMMARY

Program Assistants manage students' behavior, ensure students' safety through the implementation of the behavior management system, school rules, and The Foundation Schools' policies and procedures, and reinforce positive behaviors.

Program Assistants support the academic program by working under the direction of the classroom teacher to implement lesson plans and meet IEP goals.

Program Assistants are responsible for the completion of behavioral documentation within assigned deadlines. Program Assistants also provide staff assistance and program support through participation in meetings, committees, and special activities.

FLSA STATUS:

Non-exempt employee

SUPERVISION:

Program Assistants report to the Director of Behavior Management or Behavior Coordinator

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist with students throughout the school day in both the classrooms and hallways, and maintain required electronic and paper documentation regarding students' behaviors and activities within assigned deadlines
Assist teacher with the implementation of both individual and group classroom assignments, lesson plans, and the administration of tests and examinations; take direction from the teacher regarding delegated tasks
Reinforce expectations for learning and set classroom structure to encourage student participation and appropriate behavior
Help to promote a safe, structured, creative, and engaging learning environment; assist with preparation of classroom materials, distribution of books and supplies, and other basic clerical duties
Assist with students' transition between classrooms, during lunch periods, during students' arrivals and departures or other unstructured times
Demonstrate clear and professional boundaries with all students
Demonstrate an understanding of how our students' disabilities impact their behavior and ability to learn; display knowledge of students' diagnoses and adapt intervention strategies accordingly to meet the requirements of the students' IEPs and BIPs
Effectively manage student behavior through the implementation of the behavior management system, school rules, policies, and procedures; model appropriate behavior for the students during the school day
Proactively identify behaviors among all students that could lead to a crisis, an unsafe situation or disrupt the learning environment; use effective behavior management techniques to address these behaviors in order to limit the severity and length of disruptions
Proactively provide supervision of students to ensure the safety and security of the school program at all times
Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with The Foundation Schools Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Statement and student record confidentiality procedures
Demonstrate appropriate use of verbal deescalation skills to manage student behaviors; utilize the behavior continuum in order to use or consider the use of the least restrictive behavioral interventions necessary; use effective, appropriate, and approved strategies during a crisis including the participation in seclusions, therapeutic holds, escorts, and student restraints when necessary; consistently, and appropriately utilize and model TACT 2 techniques or classroom behavior management strategies
Work with teachers, therapists, school leaders, and other team members to determine the student and/or classroom needs, and adjust interventions and practices to best meet those needs; work with team to develop interventions and/or incentive plans when appropriate
Actively participate in committees, meetings, supervision, and professional development activities
Consistently model, and implement the organization's core values to drive actions and to guide our students to incorporate Teamwork, Work Ethic, Integrity, Respect, and Leadership into positive behaviors
Comply with all of The Foundation Schools' policies, rules, protocols, and procedures
Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Certification

High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent is required
Related course work, Associates or Bachelor's degree is preferred
Minimum of one year of successful experience in special education, a psychiatric setting or other similar setting for children and adolescents is required
Bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities are a plus

Physical, Interpersonal and Cognitive

Utilize basic office equipment such as computer, tablet, telephone, fax, copier, etc.
Complete reports and data input while using a variety of computer programs
Move and carry supplies; light lifting, nonrepetitive
Maintain a professional demeanor and relationship with students, colleagues, families, and community partners
Work positively and collaboratively with others
Maintain a professional work ethic and meet the standards of professionalism including appropriate attire, attendanc