Behavior Support TA - Safe School & Crisis Intervention

St Anne Institute; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

FSA

403(b) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

St Anne Institute is seeking a School Behavior Support Teaching Assistant to help maintain safety and flow within the school environment. You will work under the Education Department to support students, supervise hallways, and facilitate smooth transitions between classes and activities.

Responsibilities include applying Therapeutic Crisis Intervention practices, de-escalation in crisis moments, and communicating safety concerns to staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and patience.
• Experience in a school setting with a diverse population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) practices across school programs.
• Assist in crisis situations according to the TCI model.
• Maintain safety by supervising spaces during breaks and transitions.
• Secure students and search area if safety permits.
• Communicate safety concerns to staff promptly.
• Assist with student transitions into and out of programs.

Skills

Crisis de-escalation

Communication

Supervision

Safety awareness

Transition planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

St Anne Institute is seeking a School Behavior Support Teaching Assistant to help maintain safety and flow within the school environment. You will work under the Education Department to support students, supervise hallways, and facilitate smooth transitions between classes and activities.

Responsibilities include applying Therapeutic Crisis Intervention practices, de-escalation in crisis moments, and communicating safety concerns to staff.