1:1 Behavioral Assistant - BMS

1:1 Behavioral Assistant - BMS

Location: Belmont Middle School, Shaker Regional School District, Belmont, New Hampshire

Position Type: Full-time

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Behavior Assistant provides one‑to‑one support to a student with behavioral issues. The Assistant implements comprehensive positive behavioral support plans, effective behavior management strategies, delivers instructions, participates as a member of the educational team, and helps design and implement all components of the student’s individual program.

• Assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of classroom instruction and behavior support.
• Implement Behavior Strategic Plan/Behavior Intervention Plan.
• Implement behavior strategies.
• Support students throughout the school day including recess and lunch.
• Supervise students in classrooms, during educational activities, and during recess and lunch.
• Consult and collaborate with site staff.
• Assist in student assessments as appropriate.
• Participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, records, and reports.
• Participate in developing data collection systems, and monitor data collection to ensure the success of the behavior plan.

• Certification in the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) in non‑violent crisis interventions is desired.
• First Aid and CPR training required (training available through the district).

• Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to pupils with special learning needs.
• Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing behavioral difficulties.
• Positive behavioral interventions and applied behavior analysis.
• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• Basic mathematical concepts.
• Routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures.

• Work with students having special needs and/or aggressive behaviors (e.g., biting, kicking, hitting, emotional outburst).
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups and disabilities.
• Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors.
• Implement positive behavior support plans.
• Model appropriate behavioral interventions.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office‑related machines and equipment.
• Utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures to enhance training and educational environment.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.
• Work with staff in developing data collection systems, and monitor data collection to ensure the success of the behavior plan.

• Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described.
• Experience working in an educational setting implementing intensive behavioral intervention programs for students with complex and/or severe behavioral problems.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.

• 6.5 hour per school‑day position, qualifying for district‑sponsored benefits including health insurance, fully paid dental, life and long‑term disability, sick time, and personal time.
• Position for 184 days, including 178 school days, 1 workshop day before school begins, 1 workshop day as assigned by the district, and 4 paid holidays.

• Tonyel Mitchell‑Berry, Director of Student Services
• 58 School Street, Belmont, New Hampshire 03220
• Phone: (603) 267‑9223
• Email: tmitchell‑berry

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