Behavior Support Assistant

Behavior Support Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the building administrators, the Behavior Support Assistant will focus on responding to Tier 1 and Tier 2 behaviors and implementing a positive behavior management system in order to improve student behavior and enhance academic skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Intervention Team to enhance student communication, engagement, and academic achievement.
• Assists students with behavior supports within the building.
• Participates in all school-wide meetings that involve student behavior concerns.
• Monitors and tracks students involved with Behavior Assistance services.
• Assists in designing and implementing Tier 1, 2, and 3 behavior interventions and progress monitoring.
• Assists students in the development of self-management and problem-solving strategies in the following areas:
• Interpersonal/peer relationships
• Development of social skills
• Peer mediation
• Implements the Safe School and Positive Climate Plan.
• Facilitates and documents restorative practices and circles.
• Implements Responsive Classroom practices and protocols.
• Implements behavior intervention plans designed to reinforce appropriate behaviors and eliminate inappropriate behaviors.
• Attends staff meetings, department meetings, and parent conferences as required.
• Ensures every student has a meaningful relationship with an adult.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Ability to implement behavioral techniques that are ethically and culturally responsive.
• Strong interpersonal skills and human relation skills.
• Ability to respect the rights of all students and the rules of confidentiality
• Prior experience working in a school setting and/or implementing restorative discipline models is preferred.