Special Education Behavior Assistant - Part-Time, Interim

BRADLEY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

BRADLEY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a part-time Special Education Behavior Assistant to support classroom teachers and students with disabilities. You will assist with instructional activities, help implement behavior plans, and aid with personal care and mobility tasks as needed.

In this role, you will work under the supervision of licensed staff, monitor students for safety, maintain records, and participate in program activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree or passing score on Para Professional Praxis preferred.
• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in performing duties to achieve instructional and behavioral objectives.
• Work with individuals or groups as assigned by teacher.
• Assist with behavior modification as assigned by leader.
• Lift and operate adaptive equipment.
• Assist with personal care tasks (toileting, hygiene, etc.).
• Escort students as assigned.
• Assist with mobility needs (lifting, positioning, bus loading/unloading).
• Monitor students for safety in various school environments.
• Provide programmed practice activities as directed by teacher or therapist.
• Report student concerns to teacher and assist with resolution.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch, snack, and clean-up as needed.
• Maintain records and files.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Behavior support

Paraprofessional support

Mobility assistance

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Para Professional Praxis

Associates Degree (preferred)

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION BEHAVIOR ASSISTANT - PART-TIME, INTERIM

General Responsibilities

Provide support and paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; assist students with disabilities in achieving established goals and with personal care and mobility, as needed.

Essential Tasks

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. Other duties as assigned by the building principal or special education supervisor.)

• Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives.
• Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned teacher.
• Assist with behavior modification as assigned by leader.
• Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment.
• Assist students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to, lavatory, clothing, hygiene, diapering, toileting, and wash-up routines, as needed.
• Escort students as assigned by teacher or administrator.
• Assist students with mobility needs such as, lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs; loading and unloading on the bus; transporting students in and around the school and on field trips.
• Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher, therapist or pathologist.
• Report student concerns directly and expeditiously to teacher and assist with student resolution.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch, snack, including clean-up, as needed.
• Maintain various records and files.
• Perform related work as required

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree or passing score on Para Professional Praxis.
• Some experience working with students with disabilities, preferred.

Physical Requirements

Significant standing; some walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Must have the ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt