Academic Behavior Manager

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Instructional Assistant/ Academic and Behavior Manager
• Date Posted: 2/23/2026
• Date Available:
  
  As Soon As Possible

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

• Assist students with academic or behavioral goals, one-to-one or in small groups, under the direction of the supervising teacher or licensed staff.
• Support student discipline, including providing positive reinforcement and supporting the character traits established by the program.
• Provide assistance with individualized program materials.
• Assist with group educational activities.
• Confer and plan with teachers related to classroom and IEP objectives and/or modifications, and provide documentation.
• Assist the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior.
• Assist the teacher with crisis intervention and behavior management to include physical intervention and restraint.
• Prepare classroom materials including those related to IEPs or accommodations/modifications.
• Prepare the classroom or building environment for learning activities.
• Assist students with physical needs (toileting, eating, dressing).
• Participate in professional activities and meetings.
• Supervise students in the hallway, lunchroom, playground, outdoor activities and field trips.
• Complete data entry and incident reports, including ongoing behavior documentation.
• Assist students with computer or technology-related instructional activities or adaptive equipment.
• Perform various maintenance duties including cleaning of instructional materials or supplies and bodily fluids.

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

• Para Pro or Para Educator Certification (contingent upon completion after hire)
• Associates (AA) College Degree
• PCA Certification

Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Non-exempt

$21.84 - $23.53 per hour, depends on qualifications.

Benefit Eligible Position:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental, 403(b), and more!