Behavior Teaching Assistant, Greene-Hills K-5

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains information orally or in written form for designated school personnel regarding the student's school record or behavior and attendance.
• Maintains a professional awareness of regulations regarding child welfare and attendance by having a working knowledge of state law, Board policy and administrative regulations.
• Confers regularly with school administrators regarding attendance and behavior matters and informs the Student Support Team of the attendance or behavior patterns of chronic offenders.
• Participates in SRBI/PPT conferences as requested.
• Works closely with school Psychologist and School Social Worker.
• Presents a positive image of the school to parents and conveys to them the school's genuine concern with education, growth and development of each child.
• Helps students to develop deescalation techniques.
• Supervises students as needed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• CT certification preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with job-related software and hardware.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.