Behavioral Aide

The Leona Group; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leona Group in Saginaw, Michigan is seeking an individual to take a proactive approach in delivering behavior interventions for at-risk 31a students. The role involves working collaboratively with teachers and staff to develop intervention plans that support student success.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and demonstrate a commitment to enhancing young people's learning experiences. Responsibilities include monitoring student progress, teaching effective behavior strategies, and analyzing data to improve interventions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to identify and implement appropriate behavior interventions for eligible students.
• Demonstrated commitment to young people's learning success.

Responsibilities

• Develop appropriate behavior intervention plans.
• Establish clear behavior objectives for students.
• Teach and coach effective implementation of positive behavior strategies.
• Observe students to identify potential triggers for problem behaviors.
• Review behavior data to assess intervention effectiveness.

Skills

Behavior intervention strategies

Data analysis

Cooperative planning

Commitment to student success

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Take a proactive approach to curbing negative student behaviors for identified at-risk 31a students that could impede the student’s ability to receive classroom instruction. In one-on-one and small-group settings, deliver appropriate, collaboratively designed behavior interventions. Monitor progress to determine effectiveness of intervention strategies employed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• In concert with teachers, administrators, and other personnel, develop appropriate behavior intervention plans.
• Establish clear behavior objectives for at-risk 31a students, either independently or in conjunction with classroom teachers or teaching teams
• Work with small groups or individual students to teach and coach the effective implementation of positive behavior strategies
• Observe students in settings in which problem behaviors often occur to identify possible triggers that might be removed or minimized for that student.
• Review behavior data to determine if behavior intervention is having the desired impact
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ability to identify and implement appropriate behavior interventions for eligible students, as acquired through a combination of education and experience
• Ability to analyze and use data
• Demonstrated commitment to young people’s learning success and achievement
• Evidence of ability to plan own activity and to work cooperatively with other staff members for planning purposes; able to frequently adjust the location, setting and pace of work.