Educational Assistant - Behavior Re-Director

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - BEHAVIOR RE-DIRECTOR

JOB STATUS: OPEN

POSTING NUMBER:

SCHOOL YEAR:

CALENDAR:
Traditional

POSTING NUMBER:

LOCATION:

227:

ONATE ES

POSITION TITLE:

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - BEHAVIOR RE-DIRECTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To provide a behavior redirection/intervention program at school site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

* Provides behavior redirection strategies that align with restorative practice techniques and promote learning.

* Guides student's behavior from inappropriate to appropriate.

* Provides immediate and consistent interventions for students with behavioral concerns.

* Meets with students referred for behavioral concerns and intervenes early in the behavior cycle.

* Shortens the time a student is out of the classroom due to behaviors.

* Provides a structured format that helps students investigate their behavior(s).

* Helps students focus on positive choices.

* Attends and actively participates in the school's Health and Wellness Team as required.

* Returns student to the classroom, as soon as possible, with a plan for positive choices that enable learning to occur.

* Inputs case notes/data records in the district Student Information System.

* Acts as a role model in fostering students' language skills and positive behavior.

* Provides observation and consultation, as needed, for teachers to reduce behavior concerns in the classroom.

* Attends required training annually. At a minimum:

* Four Behavior Redirector trainings per year as determined by the department/district.

* New Behavior Redirectors must attend an additional orientation training.

DUTIES:
In addition to the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must perform the following duties:

* Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.

* Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Albuquerque Public Schools.

* Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.

* Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, District policy and administrative regulations.

* Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of District inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.

* Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.

* Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.

* Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility.

* Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND

EXPERIENCE:

Preferences include:

* Education Assistant Experience

* Behavior Management Experience

* Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

* Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.

* Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.

* Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

* High School Diploma or GED.

* Licensure based on State Department of Education Regulation No. 90-5

* Must be at least 18 years old.

* Experience with educational equipment preferred.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Contact:
Alice Weeda at  / alice.weeda

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ADDITIONAL INFO:

SALARY: G SALARY SCHEDULE

DAYS: 189

HOURS:

6.5

START DATE:

ASAP