Elementary General Education Behavior Support Assistant

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Position Title: General Education Behavior Support AssistantDepartment: Instructional ServicesReports To: Chief Academic OfficerFLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• At least two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education; or
• An associate's degree (or higher); or
• A passing score on the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience working with children
• Complete required training within 90 days of hire

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have current government issued identification

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

7.5 Hours/185 Days

Support Staff Salary Schedule (Grade 9)

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of a certified teacher and behavior interventionist, works with individuals or a small group of students to provide physical, emotional and academic support for them to gain maximum benefit from the MTSS and/or Section 504 programs. Assists teachers with various classroom activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Under the direction of the behavior interventionist, provides behavioral support and crisis management when needed which may include Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
• Assists with implementation of Section 504 accommodations as appropriate.
• Prepares materials for instructional purposes.
• Assists with academic instruction and classroom activities.
• Keeps students on task and in compliance with classroom and school rules.
• Implements Section 504 Behavior Plans (BP) under certified lead teacher and behavior interventionist direction.
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plan under certified lead teacher and behavior interventionist direction.
• Participates in behavior intervention meetings, as appropriate.
• Communicates daily with lead certified teacher and behavior interventionist regarding student progress and other pertinent issues.
• Follows instructions given by lead certified teacher and behavior interventionist.
• Performs record keeping duties including but not limited to maintenance of behavior charts, etc.
• Assists in data collection under certified lead teacher and behavior interventionist supervision.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to students' needs, learning styles, behavior, etc.; responds to student needs.
• Assists with provision of related services (speech therapy, vision services, etc.)
• Assists in use of augmentative communications devices.
• Assists with computer assistive technology.
• Communicates with parents under certified lead teacher and behavior interventionist direction.
• Maintains clean instructional areas.
• Performs simple errands and tasks for students such as sharpening pencils, getting meals, carrying items, etc.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of pertinent information and communication, if applicable.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

No direct budgetary responsibilities. Supervisory responsibilities with students in classrooms, labs and other instructional areas as assigned.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies. Must be able to access reliable transportation.

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and operations. Extensive knowledge of business English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mathematical computation. Knowledge of the principles of office management. Knowledge of the records and reports which must be prepared and maintained. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and complete work without the need for direct supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information. Ability to demonstrate high level application of technology devices in the performance of daily activities. Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation and utilization of equipment, materials and supplies used in daily activities. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, colleagues and all other stakeholders involved in the activities of the job.

Personal computer experience required. Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory. Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group. Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee. Computer literacy required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands include general classroom activities, as well as lifting and moving children weighing up to seventy-five pounds. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Children with behavioral difficulties may tantrum, refuse to comply, and/or act in aggressive ways towards adults. General Education Behavior Support Assistants are required to manage these behaviors (only engaging in CPI restraints if the Behavior Intervention Plan dictates). They are also required to engage in a great deal of physical play and interaction with students, often moving from a sitting to a standing position. General Education Behavior Support Assistants must be able to walk and run to transport students from place to place.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General Education Behavior Support Assistants must be able to work in any environment. They are required to work with students both within a classroom setting as well as 1:1 settings. They are required to complete paperwork in an office setting.

The noise level in the work environment for this position varies. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The information contained in this job-description is intended for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.

The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.