Liscano Elementary

About the Role

Perform under the instruction of a certified special education teacher to provide for the emotional, behavioral, social, and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a Specialized Behavior Support (SBS) setting. This program serves students who demonstrate significant behavioral and emotional challenges that require intensive support after all other efforts have been unsuccessful. The role addresses students’ academic and behavioral needs with highly individualized approaches and positive behavior supports, including critical social skills instruction. Students have opportunities to interact with typical peers to reinforce the generalization of acquired skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including behavior management, emotional regulation, social skills, and academic instruction.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and maintaining the classroom organizational structure.
• Assist the teacher in collecting individualized student data.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Provide inclusion support in general education and/or special education settings.
• Assist the teacher in both verbal and physical de-escalation of students.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s individualized needs.
• Work with individual students and/or small groups.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs and special events as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Associate degree or two years of higher education preferred.
• If hired, must complete SBEC certification process to obtain an Educational Aide Certification.

Skills

• Ability to work with children with emotional and/or behavioral disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, special education, and general education staff.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Ability to collect accurate student data.

Mental & Physical Demands

• Work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, and transferring students to and from wheelchairs.
• Assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Exposure to biological hazards.

Special Education General Employee Expectation

The Special Education Department maintains an expectation that all staff will assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of all students and adults. This may include implementing, supporting, and documenting behavioral intervention strategies and/or providing school health, related, and personal care services.