Academic & Behavior Support Specialist

RUM RIVER SPECIAL EDUCATION COOP; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 403(b)

Job summary

RUM RIVER SPECIAL EDUCATION COOP seeks an Instructional Assistant/ Academic and Behavior Manager to support students with academic and behavioral goals under supervision. The role includes assisting with IEP objectives, preparing classroom materials, and supervising students across settings.

Travel between schools may be required. Qualifications include ParaPro or ParaEducator Certification or an AA degree, and PCA certification.

Qualifications

• ParaPro or ParaEducator Certification (contingent upon completion after hire)
• Or an Associates (AA) College Degree
• PCA Certification

Responsibilities

• Assist students with academic or behavioral goals, one-to-one or small group.
• Support student discipline, including providing positive reinforcement and supporting the character traits established by the program.
• Provides assistance with individualized program materials.
• Assists with group educational activities.
• Confers and plans with teachers related to classroom and IEP objectives and/or modifications, and provides documentation.
• Assists the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior.
• Assists the teacher with crisis intervention and behavior management to include physical intervention and restraint.
• Prepares classroom materials including those related to IEPs or accommodations/modifications.
• Prepares the classroom or building environment for learning activities.
• Assists students with physical needs (toileting, eating, dressing).
• Participate in professional activities and meetings.
• Supervises students in the hallway, lunchroom, playground, outdoor activities and field trips.
• Completes data entry and incident reports, including ongoing behavior documentation.
• Assists students with computer or technology-related instructional activities or adaptive equipment.
• Performs various maintenance duties including cleaning of instructional materials or supplies and bodily fluids.

Skills

Follow instructions

Computer literacy

Confidentiality

Communication

Diversity awareness

Teamwork

Education

ParaPro or ParaEducator Certification

Associates (AA) College Degree

PCA Certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

RUM RIVER SPECIAL EDUCATION COOP seeks an Instructional Assistant/ Academic and Behavior Manager to support students with academic and behavioral goals under supervision. The role includes assisting with IEP objectives, preparing classroom materials, and supervising students across settings.

Travel between schools may be required. Qualifications include ParaPro or ParaEducator Certification or an AA degree, and PCA certification.