Behavior Support Aide for Student Success

Northern Rivers Family of Services; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package: medical, dental,

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

401 (K) plan

Life Insurance

Loan repayment assistance

Free training/CEU opportunities

Job summary

Northern Rivers Family of Services in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Teacher Aide to support classroom teachers and help create a positive learning environment for students aged 6-21 with emotional and behavioral challenges.

You will assist with behavior management, data recording, and implementing behavior plans, while performing clerical duties and using classroom tech like smartboards and computers; onsite work only.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Ability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 6-21

Responsibilities

• Follow agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to our school and students.
• Monitor student behavior and help maintain discipline in the classroom; record behavior data as requested; assist with crisis prevention; assist with de-escalation techniques with students.
• Help implement behavior plans (BIP); record behavior data; and the completion of incident reports when requested.
• Monitor, supervise and assist students during non-instructional periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, recess/breaks, bus loading/unloading, playground, classroom, washroom, field trips, transportation, assemblies) to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Help implement classroom PBIS universal components and Tier 2 and Tier 3 strategies for selected students.
• Attend meetings, training, professional learning sessions (e.g. first aid, TCI, CPR, emergency procedures, behavior management) to enhance professional skills and competencies.
• Perform clerical duties; maintain records of student progress; develop and file incident reports; maintain student files; check daily attendance; make copies; develop classroom displays and instructional material; maintain and operate computers, smartboards and other classroom equipment.
• Collaborate with teacher and other staff to incorporate information provided by parents, doctors, nurses, therapists and others to understand the needs of and provide services for students.
• Always monitor safety and well-being of students; monitor student attitudes and encourage positive behavior and interactions with peers.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by the teacher and principal

Skills

Behavior management

Record data

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Smartboards

Computers

Job description

Northern Rivers Family of Services in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Teacher Aide to support classroom teachers and help create a positive learning environment for students aged 6-21 with emotional and behavioral challenges.

You will assist with behavior management, data recording, and implementing behavior plans, while performing clerical duties and using classroom tech like smartboards and computers; onsite work only.