Behavioral Support Teaching Assistant

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Referendum wage bump

Job summary

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation seeks a Behavioral Support Teaching Assistant at Northside Middle School to assist staff with students’ behavioral needs and support educational/social goals. The role reports to office and guidance staff and involves supervision of students during activities and duties as assigned.

The position emphasizes maintaining confidentiality, interacting with a diverse student body, and using basic computer tools such as Word and Excel to support documentation

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to use Word/Excel and other software.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students needing behavioral support and other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Instruction following

Computer literacy

Diversity inclusion

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Communication (oral/written)

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Opening for Behavioral Support Teaching Assistant for Northside Middle School.

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the main office and guidance office, to assist certified professional staff with students' behavioral needs to meet educational/social goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise students needing behavioral support and other duties as directed by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Terms Of Employment

Less than 12 month. 7 Hours per day. Full Benefits. Grade 6 on Classified Staff Salary Matrix. Starting Hourly Rate Placement: $17.07-18.47. An additional $1 per hour will be paid from referendum.

Other conditions and stipulations as listed in the Classified Staff Handbook.

Hiring Manager: Evan Burton - [e-mail]