School Behavior Support Teaching Assistant

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

School Behavior Support Teaching Assistant

ED EUDES Full Time Albany, NY, US

SCHOOL BEHAVIOR SUPPORT TEACHING ASSISTANT

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Our Mission:

St. Anne Institute is a human service agency whose mission is to partner with individuals and families in a supportive and inclusive environment to achieve shared goals and strengthen communities. The vision of St. Anne Institute is to be the leading provider of innovative and equitable human services through the Guiding Principles of Loving, Caring and Protecting.

Starting Hourly Rate:

$20.40 (40 hours per week)

Medical, dental, vision, FSA, voluntary life, STD, LTD, Legan Plan, Pet Insurance available the first of the Month following thirty (30) days of employment, 403(B), tuition reimbursement, accrued personal and sick time and holidays.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Director of Education, the school behavior support teaching assist will maintain the safety, security, supervision and flow of students in the hallways, stairwells grounds and common areas throughout the school day.

What you will be doing:

• Implement Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) practices and de-escalation strategies across school programs
• Assist in crisis situations in accordance with the TCI model
• Maintain the safety of school areas by managing the environment during recreation periods, between classes and out of routine when needed.
• Secure the students in the building and search the area if safety permits for the student if student leaves without permission.
• Communicate safety concerns and other observations to staff in a timely manner.
• Assist with the transition of students into and out of the school programs.
• Plan and assist with the transition of students in and out of the school program ensuring all students arrive and are dismissed in an orderly fashion and that all students are always accounted for
• Supervise students on the units and at outside appointments when needed

What we are looking for:

High school diploma or GED required; ability to maintain strict confidentiality, attention to detail and patience to handle difficult situations required; experience working in a school setting with a diverse population preferred.

St. Anne Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.