Behavior Aide for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, USDB

About the role

Full-Time position located at 742 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, Utah, 84404, United States. A criminal background check is required; no drug test is required. Schedule code: AE (Employees of the State Board of Education). This is a career service exempt at-will position.

Responsibilities

As a Behavior Aide, you will work under the direction of the Behavior Specialist and Educational Director to intervene with students demonstrating challenging behaviors.

• Work closely with the student to understand their specific needs, challenges, and triggers.
• Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when managing students with challenging behavior.
• Interpret and implement written behavior plans.
• Engage in reinforcement strategies (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations) to increase the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors and to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem‑solving skills.
• Utilize and model the implementation of positive behavior supports with students.
• Utilize and model safe and appropriate prompting procedures to promote both successful and independent responding.
• Implement data collection systems, accurately collect and summarize data for the school.
• Collaborate with school team members to provide support effectively, and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment.
• Develop and implement tailored strategies and interventions to address destructive behaviors and promote positive alternatives.
• Facilitate effective communication with the student by using appropriate communication methods (e.g., sign language, visual supports, augmentative and alternative communication systems).
• Foster the student's communication skills to enhance their ability to express needs and wants.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of basic classroom techniques and organization
• American Sign Language (ASL) skills are required for assignments in the ASL classrooms
• Techniques for assisting and providing effective support to classroom instructors
• Practical skills in working effectively with students
• Willingness to learn and receive training on the job
• Experience as an aide, paraprofessional, or other related experience
• Deal with people in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
• Work independently
• Ability to follow the teacher's direction and lesson plans
• Communicate clearly and effectively
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Be dependable and have good organizational and time‑management skills
• Preference will be