Instructional & Behavioral Assistant

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the operation of a safe and orderly environment and assist in the ongoing implementation of the behavior management program in the classroom and in non-instructional areas, holding students accountable for their actions by establishing and enforcing PBIS.
• Provide support to the school community at all times to maintain a safe school environment.
• Provide support to students in crisis or those students demonstrating non-compliant behavior.
• Aid the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior.
• Input all required behavioral reports, incident reports, and other documentation in the maintenance of a safe school environment.
• Provide direct supervision and effectively manage instructional and non-instructional environments, including transitions, lunchroom, afternoon activities, and during approved instructional times that students utilize for breaks.
• Aid in planning and preparation, delivery, and assessment of academic and behavioral instruction.
• Actively engage students in learning activities.
• Effectively use PBIS, Mandt, and trauma-informed practices.
• Implement accommodations and adaptations as designated on a student’s IEP.
• Regularly attend professional development and transfer theory into practice.
• Maintain a classroom that fosters structure and support conducive to learning.
• Aid in regular communication with parents, guardians, and other team members.
• Adhere to all PHMC and Fairwold policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of educational staff to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and maintain high professional standards with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work with classrooms, small groups, or individual students as directed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of School-Wide Positive Behavior Support, Mandt, and trauma-informed practices.
• Demonstrated skills with computers, data systems, and electronic reports.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sufficient mobility and ability to participate in managing the safety of a child through physical or personal interventions.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Routine school environment.
• Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• May transport students in the agency in accordance with PA Department of Education and Department of Transportation requirements and school and PHMC procedures.
• Ability to climb stairs and walk on uneven terrain, play yards, and school grounds.
• Physical capacity to lift, move, and position a student up to age 21 who may weigh 150 pounds or more, with the assistance of other properly trained personnel.
• Ability to independently utilize routine office equipment.
• Ability to independently travel outside of school hours, as determined by the administration.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following:
• An associate degree or 60 post-secondary credits.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• An understanding of emotional and behavioral disorders, mental health issues, autism, developmental delays, and intellectual disabilities.
• A Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators in Pennsylvania.
• One year of experience working with a special needs population in a school.
• A valid driver's license.