Exceptional Children Behavior Coach Assistant

About the role

Northeast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies is a public regional STEM school serving students in grades 5-12. The school facilitates learning through hands‑on, project and problem based instruction designed to challenge students, encouraging creative and purposeful teaching and learning. The Exceptional Children Behavior Coach Assistant reports to the EC Director, works a 10‑month schedule, and is classified as exempt under FLSA. The role promotes a positive learning experience for students with IEPs and BIPs, supporting academic, behavioral, and life‑skill instruction under supervision of an Exceptional Children Coach or administration.

Responsibilities

• Builds 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.
• Assists 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.
• Assists with 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.
• Assists 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.
• Monitors students on the bus as needed.
• Performs various clerical duties as needed, such as developing and filing incident reports, maintaining behavior tracking charts, checking daily attendance, and preparing instructional materials.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of student records and behavioral information in accordance with established guidelines.
• Carries out other duties assigned by the Director of Exceptional Children or the Chief Executive Officer.

Requirements

• 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
• Training provided to high‑potential candidates