Elementary General Education Behavior Support Assistant

About the role

Under general supervision of a certified teacher and behavior interventionist, works with individuals or a small group of students to provide physical, emotional and academic support for them to gain maximum benefit from the MTSS and/or Section 504 programs. Assists teachers with various classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Under the direction of the behavior interventionist, provides behavioral support and crisis management when needed which may include Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).
• Assists with implementation of Section 504 accommodations as appropriate.
• Prepares materials for instructional purposes.
• Assists with academic instruction and classroom activities.
• Keeps students on task and in compliance with classroom and school rules.
• Implements Section 504 Behavior Plans (BP) under certified lead teacher and behavior interventionist direction.
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plan under certified lead teacher and behavior interventionist direction.
• Participates in behavior intervention meetings, as appropriate.
• Communicates daily with lead certified teacher and behavior interventionist regarding student progress and other pertinent issues.
• Follows instructions given by lead certified teacher and behavior interventionist.
• Performs record keeping duties including but not limited to maintenance of behavior charts, etc.
• Assists in data collection under certified lead teacher and behavior interventionist supervision.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to students' needs, learning styles, behavior, etc.; responds to student needs.
• Assists with provision of related services (speech therapy, vision services, etc.)
• Assists in use of augmentative communications devices.
• Assists with computer assistive technology.
• Communicates with parents under certified lead teacher and behavior interventionist direction.
• Maintains clean instructional areas.
• Performs simple errands and tasks for students such as sharpening pencils, getting meals, carrying items, etc.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of pertinent information and communication, if applicable.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities with students in classrooms, labs and other instructional areas as assigned. No direct budgetary responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• At least two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education; or an associate's degree (or higher); or a passing score on the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children
• Complete required training within 90 days of hire

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have current government issued identification

Skills

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies.
• Must be able to access reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and operations.
• Extensive knowledge of business English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mathematical computation.
• Knowledge of the principles of office management.
• Knowledge of the records and reports which must be prepared and maintained.
• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties.
• Ability to anticipate work to be completed and complete work without the need for direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information.
• Ability to demonstrate high level application of technology devices in the performance of daily activities.
• Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation and utilization of equipment, materials and supplies used in daily activities.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, colleagues and all other stakeholders involved in the activities of the job.
• Personal computer experience required.
• Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and