Trauma-Informed Behavior Support Assistant

Granite-School-District; Utah; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite School District in Utah is seeking a Paraeducator & Instructional Assistant/Behavior Health Assistant (BHA) at Fremont Elementary. This role supports general education students with non-clinical behavioral support, MTSS/PBIS frameworks, and data tracking to promote positive outcomes.

The BHA collaborates with SST, school social workers and psychologists, delivering de-escalation and trauma-informed strategies while maintaining professional boundaries and FERPA compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Title I compliance: associate degree or higher, or 48 credits, or pass paraeducator assessment.
• Prior experience with children is preferred.
• Knowledge of MTSS/PBIS and trauma-informed practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Track behaviors of general education students identified by the SST.
• Collect behavioral data and share with SST as needed.
• Provide non-clinical behavioral support to promote positive behaviors.
• De-escalation and trauma-informed strategies.
• Support transitions and supervise in classrooms, hallways, lunchroom, library, and recess.
• Follow district de-escalation protocols under supervision.

Skills

Basic Reading

Student Interaction

MTSS PBIS

Data Tracking

FERPA Privacy

Education

High School Diploma

AA or 48 credits

Paraeducator Assessment

Job description

Granite School District in Utah is seeking a Paraeducator & Instructional Assistant/Behavior Health Assistant (BHA) at Fremont Elementary. This role supports general education students with non-clinical behavioral support, MTSS/PBIS frameworks, and data tracking to promote positive outcomes.

The BHA collaborates with SST, school social workers and psychologists, delivering de-escalation and trauma-informed strategies while maintaining professional boundaries and FERPA compliance.