Elementary Title Funded Care Room BIA

POSITION TITLE: Title I Funded Care Room Behavior Intervention Aide

POSITION TYPE: Support

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Elementary Ed

REPORTS TO: Site Administrator

WORK CALENDAR: TAA6

SALARY RANGE: $22.28 - $25.28

CONTRACT DAYS: 177 days

FULL TIME / PART TIME: Full Time

STANDARD

WORK HOURS:

7

The CARE Room behavior intervention aide supports students' behavioral needs to increase functional independence and success in the school community. The aide works under the direct supervision of the site administrator. This position is responsible for providing immediate, in-the-moment support to students struggling with self-regulation, conflict resolution, and behavioral challenges. The aide will utilize Conscious Discipline strategies to guide students through emotional distress, teach executive functioning skills, and re-teach pro-social behaviors, empowering them to return to the classroom ready to learn.

• Facilitate student de-escalation and self-regulation in the Care Room, utilizing the "Safe Place" and other Conscious Discipline tools (e.g., breathing techniques, calming strategies, I Love You Rituals, S.T.A.R. breathing).
• Support classroom teachers to create, maintain, and restore a safe learning environment for all students.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with classroom teachers regarding student behavior, interventions used, and strategies for successful re-entry to the classroom.
• Ensure all Conscious Discipline tools and resources (e.g., feeling buddies, visual schedules, calming items) are readily available and properly utilized.
• Accurately document student visits to the Care Room, including triggers, specific Conscious Discipline interventions applied, student responses, and outcomes.
• Contribute to school-wide data collection on behavioral incidents to identify trends and inform preventative strategies.
• Maintain student confidentiality in all documentation and communication.
• Attend in-service training sessions.
• Maintain required certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

• School-wide:
  Title I sites require paraprofessionals to have completed 48 semester hours of college coursework; or obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and pass the Work Keys test with a bronze level or higher.
• Experience with children, particularly special needs children, is preferred.
• At least one year of successful experience working with children with behavior challenges.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, and follow state and district guidelines.

Edmond Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"). The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Edmond Public Schools reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.