Behavior Educational Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in classroom or other educational settings
• Oversights, monitors, or conducts 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
• Aids in administering and grading tests
• Evaluates student performance and skill levels
• Creates bulletin boards, displays, or wall decorations
• Aids with cleanup activities

Supports

• Implements 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

• Manages student conduct and disciplinary issues in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Makes sure students are safe

Communications

• 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

Other Duties

• Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe
• Works collaboratively with supervisor, administrators, employees, students, and other stakeholders
• Attends work regularly and arrives to work in a timely fashion
• Maintains confidentiality
• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed

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 higher; 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

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to learn and implement a variety of teaching strategies
• Demonstrates proficient verbal and written communication skills