Behavior Support Assistant

Naugatuck Public Schools; Union City (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Naugatuck Public Schools in Connecticut seeks a Behavior Support Assistant to help respond to Tier 1 and Tier 2 behaviors and to implement a positive behavior management system that improves student behavior and academic skills.

Under supervision of building administrators, you will collaborate with Intervention Team, monitor student behavior, design and document interventions, and support restorative practices and circles to promote a safe, respectful learning environment.

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.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management

Program implementation

Restorative discipline

Communication with students/parents

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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.