Exceptional Children Behavior Coach Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

• Buils rapport and trust with students to support successful goal completion and encourage positive self-esteem.
• Assists coaches in executing academic, behavioral, and life-skill instruction and evaluating its effectiveness.
• Aids student(s) with learning.
• Implements evidence-based Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and utilizes positive reinforcement strategies based on the individual needs of the assigned students.
• Collects, records, and articulates accurate behavioral data to help track student progress and the effectiveness of interventions.
• Intervenes, monitors, and documents student behavior during crisis situations, utilizing approved de-escalation techniques.
• Aids in crisis prevention and physical interventions.
• Provides proactive support to diminish behaviors during transitions, in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, and off-campus locations.
• Works one-on-one or in small groups with students to teach appropriate social behaviors and coping skills.
• Aids with any tasks students are not able to perform independently and constantly monitors their safety and well-being.
• Carries out therapeutic regimens (e.g., behavior modification, PT, OT) under the direction of licensed professionals.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of student records and behavioral information in accordance with established guidelines.
• Performs various clerical duties as needed, such as developing and filing incident reports, maintaining behavior tracking charts, checking daily attendance, and preparing instructional materials.

Formal Education & Certification

• Associate degree or equivalent course hours
• Two years of experience working with school-aged children, preferably those demonstrating emotional or behavioral difficulties.
• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or completion of district-approved crisis response training (e.g., CPI) is highly preferred.

Knowledge & Experience

• Understanding of the intellectual, emotional, and social development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success.
• Basic knowledge of applied behavior analysis, autism, and emotional disabilities.
• Demonstrates a patient, objective, and receptive attitude toward students with severe behavioral challenges.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-centered environment with effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Understands the critical nature of building positive working relationships with students, parents, specialists, and colleagues.
• Familiarity with various software applications used at the school.
• Effective interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills.
• Good organizational skills and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong customer-service orientation.

Work Conditions

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, hand, and power tools, and to handle other computer components.
• Ability to safely handle the physical demands of managing aggressive student behaviors, which may occasionally require lifting, pushing, or pulling 50 to 100 pounds.
• Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking, including repetitive motions.
• Ability to stand in excess of 6 hours.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.