Behavior Support Assistant

About the role

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy believes that the most significant learning occurs where trust and love for one another are the foundation. As you enter the doors, you can feel the passion and caring community exude from the academy. Students, staff and parents are committed to a safe environment where all believe that students belong in the most rigorous studies and are destined for success.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Enforces the school policies and procedures.
• Utilizes appropriate disciplinary procedures and techniques in accordance with the school site discipline plan.
• Responsible for all safety rules and their enforcement on school grounds.
• Have knowledge of all emergency procedures.
• Maintains open lines of communication with all staff.
• Maintains awareness of, and implements, all site playground rules and regulations.
• Supervises and monitors students during assigned playground, hallway and lunchroom supervision periods.
• Reports any unsafe playground conditions, including equipment, to the school leader immediately.
• Maintains and contributes to a clean, attractive, and orderly environment.
• Assumes responsibility for the safe condition of outdoor structures.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the school leader.

Classroom Management Support

• Helps the classroom teacher organize and distribute lesson materials.
• Affords support to the classroom teacher in supporting instruction and engaging students in learning.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy, and the community under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression, and student and classroom teacher experiences in large and small groups.
• Affords support to the classroom teacher in assessing learner needs, progress and achievement.
• Affords support to the classroom teacher in maintaining individual student records, when asked.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the classroom teacher or Principal.
• Implements behavior interventions with students as needed using approved behavioral strategies and positive reinforcements to de-escalate negative behaviors.
• Affords support to students with appropriate peer and adult social behaviors.
• Affords support to students with following routines and transitions for the purpose of providing proactive support to diminish negative student behaviors.
• Escorts, monitors and maintains supervision of students as assigned within a variety of school environments such as to and from events, classes, lunch, and other activities as needed according to approved policies and procedures.
• Confers, as needed, with teacher(s) and other staff concerning behavioral supports. Inform teacher(s) of any pertinent information concerning students.
• Directs students into safe activities and functions.
• Affords support to a teacher in implementing lesson plans by providing positive encouragement for student persistence.
• Affords support to the school team in behavioral planning and implementing strategies to address students with school avoidance behavior.
• Performs related duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Job Goal

To play a pivotal role in creating a positive and effective learning environment by excelling in behavior management and support, providing valuable assistance in classroom instruction, overseeing student supervision, and implementing targeted behavior interventions, as assigned by the school leader. The aim is to contribute significantly to the overall well-being and success of students by fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Through collaborative efforts with teachers, staff, and administrators, the goal is to establish and maintain a comprehensive system of behavior management that supports positive student behavior, enhances classroom instruction, and ensures a secure and conducive learning environment.

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a clean background check.
• Passed a physical exam to certify being in good health and drug free.
• Solid record of punctuality verified by background check.