ID 6825 Behavior Educational Assistant (BEA) - 7.50 hours/day for 183 days/year (Prorated)

About the Role

The Behavior Educational Assistant (BEA) – District Program Support position provides educational and classroom assistance under the guidance of teachers, principals, vice principals, and other supervisors. The role assists in carrying out instructional activities, promoting student safety and well-being, and reinforcing classroom programs. Specific responsibilities include assisting with the supervision and instruction of special needs students, observing and documenting student progress, implementing plans for instruction, and assisting students with special health needs.

Responsibilities

• Confers and models with teachers, supervisors, and colleagues to plan day-to-day routines, programs, SEL supports, and special projects.
• Assists in evaluating progress and implementing 504, behavior plans, and IEP objectives.
• Performs program-related instructional, behavioral, and other activities, including helping students with individualized educational plans (IEP, behavior, safety, etc.).
• Undertakes delegated instructional tasks for individuals and small groups; assists with classroom assignments and monitors student activities.
• Performs instructional support tasks such as leveling curriculum, organizing materials, coaching, modeling, collecting data, and monitoring student progress.
• Implements classroom, small group, and individual social and behavioral management interventions/systems.
• Manages personal student information according to federal and state laws and District policies, maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Helps maintain an orderly and attractive instructional area.
• Performs routine clerical work such as typing, photocopying, filing, record-keeping, and answering telephones.
• Provides training, coaching, and modeling for assigned building and classroom supervision, including field trips, playground, lunch, hall, and bus duty.
• Implements district and program-adopted crisis prevention/intervention strategies, including de-escalating procedures and physical interventions.
• Assists teachers and specialists in testing and assessing student skills, recording and maintaining accurate developmental data.
• Maintains positive communication with school personnel, community agencies, and parents/guardians under the direction of specialists.
• Attends District workshops and staff development classes to remain current on behavioral, medical, and data collection procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all district policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate Degree or two years of study at a community college/university preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, confidentiality, and teamwork.
• Fluent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and interpret data.
• Proficiency in using office computers, internet, and general web-based applications.
• Valid First Aid Card required; must obtain necessary certificates, licenses, and registrations, including a valid Oregon Driver's License.

Physical Expectations

• Regularly required to talk, see, hear, walk, stand, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, and move around inside and outside buildings.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, crouch, and lift/move up to 35 lbs.
• Must use approved restraint and de-escalation procedures with students.
• Occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions, outdoor weather, contagious diseases, bodily fluids, and hazardous materials.

Work Environment

The work environment is a regular and/or special needs classroom setting with varying noise levels. The employee may occasionally supervise students during arrival/departure, recess, and outdoor activities. Exposure to contagious diseases, bodily fluids, and hazardous materials is possible.

Special Requirements

• Must provide proof of educational requirements, verify identity and employment authorization, and complete a pre-employment record check.
• Must be approved by the State Department of Education after a Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Verification.

Pay

$21.77 - $29.78/hour (depending on experience)

Schedule

7.50 hours/day for 183 days/year (Prorated)

Location: Hallinan Elementary School