CLASSIFICATION IV

Master Agreement

TCCAPSA Benefits Summary - School Year

Retirement Benefits

Behavioral Assistant (At-Risk or Title Funded)

Classification: TCCAPSA, Class IV

Status: School Year

Directly Reports: Building Principal

General Summary:

The Behavior Assistant works as part of a team to provide assistance to students in the classroom, playground and main office by providing interventions and strategies to students that are experiencing behavioral/emotional needs.  The Behavioral Assistant collaborates with school personnel regarding the implementation of various behavioral strategies and interventions. This position reports to the Building Principal. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assists student(s) with daily needs, ensuring sensitivity to the student’s needs and conditions. 
2. Assists with handling student behaviors, including de-escalation and interventions.
3. Guides students and provides appropriate behavioral modeling in a variety of settings. 
4. Provides behavioral interventions to assigned student(s) while assisting the teacher(s), social workers/behavioral specialists/behavioral interventionists, with implementation of various strategies and interventions. 
5. Takes part in planning meetings.
6. Attends training or in-services.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma.  Previous college credit, WorkKeys                      certification or college degree preferred.  
2. Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
3. Previous experience working with children.
4. Skills in crises and rapidly developing behavioral needs of students. 
5. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
6. Ability to follow directions.
7. Ability to work independently.
8. Ability to assist with maintaining records of student progress.
9. Excellent organizational skills.
10. Ability to resolve conflict.
11. Dependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information.  
12. Willingness to attend training.
13. Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.
14. Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

1. Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis. 
2. Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
3. Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students. 
4. The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
5. Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
6. Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions. 
7. Ability to work effectively and efficiently.

Environmental Conditions:

Incumbents work in indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Duties may be completed in cold and hot temperatures, including work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces. Work environment includes working around students, school equipment, and office equipment. 

Work Schedules:

Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district’s school year calendar.

Background Checks:

The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.