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- Provide direct assistance to students with behavioral/emotional issues and physical needs;
- Provide systematically collected data on student performance and behavior to supervising teacher and Behavior Support Specialist supervisor;
- Implement behavior plan for individual students;
- Assist teachers in implementing IEP or other educational plans;
- Provide appropriate behavior support for prevention and management of behavioral problems;
- Provide academic support to teachers and students which may include attending classes, taking notes on assignments, completing schoolwork, studying for exams and completing tests;
- Interact regularly with teachers to clarify assignments, discuss student issues, and maintain dialogue about student's progress;
- Provide feedback to supervising teacher concerning student performance and behavior;
- Carry out interventions designed by the school team;
- Complete appropriate District forms related to severe behavioral problems;
- Assist students in all school settings, including school grounds, lunchroom, hallway, parking lot and any other area that requires monitoring;
- Maintain student and District confidentiality;
- Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures and safety practices.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- High school diploma or GED equivalency;
- Forty-eight (48) college credits or an Associate's Degree or successful completion of the ETS paraprofessional Praxis;
- Experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors in a classroom.
- Child development and behavioral modification techniques;
- School and District rules, codes, standards, and expected student behaviors;
- Basic educational procedures and objectives, including classroom instruction and presentation, preparation of teaching materials and aids, behavior management and modification, testing and grading, tutoring, and student-teacher relations and interactions;
- Basic special education methods and procedures for dealing with students with moderate to severe
- physical, emotional, and/or learning disabilities;
- Operation of classroom instructional equipment.
- High school diploma or GED equivalency;
- Forty-eight (48) college credits or an Associate's Degree or successful completion of the ETS paraprofessional Praxis preferred;
- Experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors in a classroom preferred;
- Strong verbal and oral communication skills;
- Attention to detail, prioritization skills, and time management;
- Valid Idaho identification;
- Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
paraprofessional - behavior support specialist - Nampa, United States - Idaho Arts Charter School
Description
Position Type:Support Staff/PARAPROFESSIONAL - BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Date Posted:
1/25/2024
Location:
District WidePARAPROFESSIONAL - BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Position Summary
The Behavior Support Specialist will assist the licensed classroom teacher in implementing school programs and encouraging a positive learning environment, assist the teacher in academic assignments, social emotional learning components, classroom management, and/or materials preparation, and will assist in maintaining and facilitating a learning environment that supports the emotional, physical and intellectual development of each child. The position will provide and coordinate accommodations in the classroom for students, particularly those who exhibit significant problematic behaviors, as well as those students with developmental or learning needs.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Under the immediate direction of the classroom teacher or special education teacher, major responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: