Behavior Educational Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in classroom or other educational settings
• Oversight, monitoring, or conducting classes during the temporary absence of teachers
• Aids teachers in setting up and conducting various class activities and projects
• Works with and assists students during class activities and projects
• Prepares instructional materials for classroom use
• Copies materials for use by teachers
• Sets up and assists with classroom technology
• Assists in administering and grading tests
• Evaluates student performance and skill levels
• Creates bulletin boards, displays, or wall decorations
• Aids with cleanup activities

Instructions

• Implement strong behavior programs, plans, and strategies that are appropriate for young learners while using the Model (MTSS) and (RTI2-B)
• Supports the tiered response system of MTSS and connects Social Emotional Learning (SEL) support and SPED resources, 504 where needed
• Tutors or provides one-on-one assistance to students in basic educational skills
• Assists with development of lesson plans
• Maintains order in classroom, administers discipline when necessary, and coordinates with administrative staff
• Monitors behavior/activities of students and initiates disciplinary action per prescribed policies under the teacher’s direction
• Follows established procedures for ensuring students are safe
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, school officials, teachers, students, parents, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed
• Attends staff meetings, parent meetings, IEP-Team meetings, or other meetings as required
• Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Basic technology skills required
• General office/clerical experience required
• One of the following must be possessed before reporting to work: 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours, an Associate’s degree, or passing score on PRAXIS for Parapro Exam
• One year of experience working with children preferred
• Fluency in Spanish required for educational assistant in ESOL program