Program Assistant-ARC Program

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support students individually and in small groups in academic, behavioral, social, and functional skill development.
• Affirmative IEPs, behavior intervention plans, safety plans, and classroom behavior systems under the direction of the special educator.
• Provide support to students within both the self-contained behavior program and general education classrooms as appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with special educators, school counselors, social workers, behavior specialists, related service providers, and classroom teachers to support student progress.
• Utilize de-escalation strategies, positive behavior supports, and trauma-informed practices to address student needs.
• Support students during transitions, unstructured times, lunch, recess, and other school activities as assigned.
• Maintain a structured and supportive classroom environment that promotes safety, engagement, and positive behavior.
• Collect behavioral and academic data as directed by the special educator or case manager.
• Assist with classroom preparation, organization of materials, and implementation of instructional activities.
• Supervise the behavior program classroom in the absence of the special educator by maintaining classroom routines, implementing behavior supports, and ensuring student safety and engagement.