Countywide Supervisory Aide​/Paraprofessional​/Registered Behavior Technician – Anticipated

Countywide Supervisory Aide/Paraprofessional/Registered Behavior Technician

Reporting to:
School Principal, his/her designee or other assigned immediate supervisor

Location:

Madison Elementary School, Ohio County Schools

Term of Employment:  School Year

Salary:
Ohio County Schools Salary Schedule based upon education level

To provide a well‑organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials. To implement behavioral and instructional programming as outlined by a BCBA; to assist staff with implementing behavior support plans and carrying over skills.

• Registered Behavior Technician or specialized training in Applied Behavior Analysis, including Discrete Trial Teaching and Positive Behavior Support, and willingness to obtain RBT certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Passing score on the West Virginia aide classification competency test.
• Completion of a successful background check.
• Basic word‑processing skills preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Computer skills including competency in word processing, data management and spreadsheets.
• Experience and training in challenging behavior and crisis prevention intervention.
• Any combination of training and experience leading to successful employment as a countywide supervisory aide/paraprofessional/registered behavior technician.
• Medium‑heavy work capacity required.
• Must have transportation to travel between multiple locations during the school day.

• Optical, Social Security, Dental, Worker's Compensation, Medical, Retirement
• Life, Unemployment Compensation, Liability Insurance, Tax Shelter, Annuity Program
• Paid Sick Leave, Sick Leave Bank
• Paid Personal Leave Outside School Environment – 6 days with pay

• Adhere to all federal, state, and district laws and policies.
• Collect data and maintain documentation for behavioral and instructional programs.
• Assist staff with implementing individual plans for students.
• Work with individual students or small groups according to programming outlined and supervised by a BCBA and the IEP in the school or home setting.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Operate and care for classroom and office equipment including electronics.
• Assist with lunch, snack, and cleanup routines.
• Assist with toileting and wash‑up routines of both male and female students, including catheterization and special needs as required.
• Assist with dressing and undressing of both male and female students.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• Prepare a variety of materials such as letters, student records, reports and memos.
• Remain calm and respond objectively to a variety of situations.
• Provide behavior management techniques in a crisis situation before resorting to passive restraint.
• Maintain physical attributes and training to passively restrain both male and female students over an extended period.
• Assist with maintaining a structured learning environment through appropriate organization of time, space, materials.
• Implement behavioral and instructional programming according to IEPs, programming plans, and Behavior Intervention plans prepared by a BCBA.
• Follow lesson plans for instructional, social, academic, and emotional skills.
• Assist with modifying curriculum materials.
• Assist teacher, other staff members or administration in working with students.
• Provide input into planning and scheduling.
• Participate in staff development training.
• Assist with maintaining accurate and efficient records.
• Be cognizant of special education characteristics.
• Provide a positive role model for students.
• Self‑evaluate personal and job‑related characteristics on a regular basis and take corrective action if needed.
• File records in prescribed manner.
• Keep prompt hours and maintain assigned schedule.
• Supervise the use of assistive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, braces, wheelchairs, seat belts.
• Assist with emergency management, evacuation procedures, IEP services.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with teachers, administration, other staff members and students.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Attend first aid classes as required to maintain certification.
• Maintain and/or upgrade skills and positive work habits.
• Perform duties efficiently and productively.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Immediate Supervisor, Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent.

Ohio County Schools and the Ohio County Board of Education are equal opportunity employers. We will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected class in employment decisions. Ohio County Schools provides equal opportunity for people with disabilities in accordance with federal regulations.