Academic and Behavior Support Specialist

Laraway Youth & Family Services; Iowa; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Laraway is seeking an Academic & Behavior Support Specialist to provide behavioral and academic support for the teaching team. The role includes day-to-day support, planning, and organizing classroom activities, as well as administrative tasks as needed throughout the day.

The position requires experience with at-risk youth, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to engage students in physical activities. 21+ with access to a safe vehicle is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; nearing completion may be considered with relevant experience.
• Must pass Criminal Background Check and have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must be able to engage youth in physical activities and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be at least 21 years old and have regular access to a safe, insured vehicle.
• Experience with at-risk youth preferred and required safety training in restraint procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and organizing classroom academics, trips, and activities.
• Assist in curriculum preparation and classroom organization elements.
• Support delivery of lesson plans with Academic Instructors.
• Handle day-to-day behavior support and data tracking with students.
• Collaborate with staff to meet education and treatment needs of students.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and events as assigned.
• Complete program, agency, and regulatory paperwork accurately and timely.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff, students, and the community.

Skills

Criminal background check

Driver's license

Clean driving record

Engage youth in physical activities

Lift up to 50 lbs

Handle with Care training awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Academic & Behavior Support Specialist will provide both behavioral and academic support for the teaching team, including day-to-day support, planning, and organization of classroom, activities, and information tracking. This position will seamlessly transition from administrative functions to behavioral support based upon needs throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and organization of classroom academics, trips, and activities
• Assist in curriculum preparation and classroom organization elements
• Assist Academic Instructors with the delivery of lesson plans
• Assist with classroom paperwork (data sheets, offsite forms, etc.)
• Provide day-to-day behavior support for classroom students, including 1:1 support, points sheet/data tracking and engaging in activities with students
• Collaborate with other staff to meet education and treatment needs of students
• Attend meetings, trainings, events as assigned
• Complete program, agency, and regulatory paperwork accurately and timely
• Build and maintain professional relationships and appropriate boundaries with staff, students, and community
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field is preferred; bachelors degree nearing completion and relevant experience with a strong staff development plan may be considered
• Successful Criminal Background Check, Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and daily access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle
• Given the at-risk population served, the position requires ongoing training and preparedness in the execution of physical restraint techniques. This may require running to catch a child. The “Handle with Care” training program used articulates that individuals with back and neck limitations are likely to be hampered in the execution of the protocols and greatly increases risk to harm to self or student
• Able to engage youth in physical activities such hiking, outdoor sports, etc.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must maintain valid drivers license and clean driving record
• Must have regular access to a safe, registered, insured, and inspected vehicle.
• Must have experience working with at-risk youth

Note: The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

LYFS is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.