Behavioral Support Teaching Assistant

Behavioral Support Teaching Assistant

Position

Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the main office and guidance office, to assist certified professional staff with students' behavioral needs to meet educational/social goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise students needing behavioral support and other duties as directed by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• 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.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

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

Qualifications Profile:

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
High School diploma or equivalent.

Terms of Employment:
Less than 12 month 7 Hours per day Full Benefits Grade 6 on Classified Staff Salary Matrix Starting Hourly Rate Placement: $ An additional $1 per hour will be paid from referendum.