WW: At-Risk Instructional Assistant (providing behavioral support), 1.5 hrs​/day

Traverse City Area Public Schools Westwoods Elementary School
- Traverse City, Michigan Open in Google Maps

WW:
At-Risk Instructional Assistant (providing behavioral support), 1.5 hrs/day

Traverse City Area Public Schools Westwoods Elementary School
- Traverse City, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Traverse City Area Public Schools

Starting Date: Sep 8, 2026

CLASSIFICATION IV

Master Agreement

TCCAPSA Benefits Summary - School Year

Retirement Benefits

At-Risk Instructional Assistant

Classification: TC CAPSA, Class IV

Status:2026/27 school year (180working days + 9 paid holidays)

Directly Reports: Building Principal

Location:
Westwoods
Elementary School

General

Summary:

The Behavior Assistant works as part of a team to provide assistance to students in the classroom, playground and main office by providing interventions and strategies to students that are experiencing behavioral/emotional needs. The Behavioral Assistant collaborates with school personnel regarding the implementation of various behavioral strategies and interventions. This position reports to the Building Principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists student(s) with daily needs, ensuring sensitivity to the student’s needs and conditions.
• Assists with handling student behaviors, including de-escalation and interventions.
• Guides students and provides appropriate behavioral modeling in a variety of settings.
• Provides behavioral interventions to assigned student(s) while assisting the teacher(s), social workers/behavioral specialists/behavioral interventionists, with implementation of various strategies and interventions.
• Takes part in planning meetings.
• Attends training or in-services.
• Performs other duties as assigned and allowable under grant funding.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required
:

• Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma. Previous college credit, Work Keys certification or college degree preferred.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Skills in crises and rapidly developing behavioral needs of students.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to assist with maintaining records of student progress.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to resolve conflict.
• Dependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information.
• Willingness to attend training.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.
• Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
• The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
• Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
• Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently.

Environmental Conditions:

Incumbents work in indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Duties may be completed in cold and hot temperatures, including work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces. Work environment includes working around students, school equipment, and office equipment.

Work Schedules:

Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district’s school year calendar.

Background Checks:

The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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