Behavior Support Aide

CSG Behavior Support Aide

Under the direction of Behavior Intervention Specialist the primary role of the Behavior Support Aide is to: empower all students to fully participate in the core curriculum and achieve academic and behavioral success; help students develop skills in areas such as study skills, organizational skills, attendance, academic engagement, peer interactions, conflict resolution, and communication with home; monitor playgrounds during recess to assist in preventing inappropriate behavior;

and instructing and reinforcing appropriate behavioral expectations. Reports to Site Admin or designee. Continues employment contingent upon receipt of program funds.

Required Qualifications:

• Proof of High School Diploma (or GED) AND Rigorous standard of quality on formal state assessment or local assessment OR Two years of college credit OR Associates of Arts Degree
• Knowledge of basic concepts of child growth and development, and developmental behavior characteristics
• Student behavior management strategies and techniques
• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
• Basic arithmetic concepts
• Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) intervention strategies;
  Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports; child development processes; interpersonal skills needed to manage crisis situations.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form in English
• Ability to perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of education and office related machines and equipment
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with children and adults
• Ability to respect confidential matters
• One year of paid or voluntary experience working with multi-age groups of children or the equivalent
• Possess or secure within six (6) months of employment a certificate for first aid and CPR issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent

Essential Functions of This Position:

• Assist with design and implementation of various intervention strategies and programs to support student achievement
• Be visible on playground areas during student recess and in classrooms to reinforce positive behavior
• Work with students individually and in groups, at various locations on campus, to assist with specific academic, social-emotional, and behavioral strategies and interventions
• Assist students in monitoring their classroom behavior and help students develop strategies and techniques for self-management to ensure academic success
• Assist with the training and reviewing of behavioral expectations of students in various campus settings
• Provide support to staff in designing and implementing intervention strategies to support students' behavioral and social skills
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, conferences, and student progress/data meetings for the purpose of sharing information and improving skills and knowledge
• Collect and analyze data on discipline, attendance, and referrals; provide support to staff on progress monitoring; maintain student files for the purpose of records management
• Provide communication to family and staff regarding student's behavior progress
• Work effectively and maintain a professional rapport with teachers, students, and other staff
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information in accordance with district, state, and federal mandates and other specific legal requirements or policies
• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity toward students and their individual differences in terms of abilities cultures, and languages