EC-BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT (331546)

Behavior Support Assistant

Under supervision of the teacher and/or principal, works closely with one or a few special needs pupils on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with the educational and psychological support they need to gain the full benefits from their education. Assists students with crisis and behavior intervention as necessary. Reports to the teacher, principal, EC Program Specialist and/or Director of Exceptional Children.

Maintains confidentiality in matters pertaining to the student(s) and the class, and directs any student matters to the teacher in charge.

Adheres to program policies and procedures.

Works with the student(s) on behavior tasks to support the instructional plan of the teacher.

Under supervision of the teacher, works with individual students and/or small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.

Establishes as fully as possible a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the student(s) without fostering or encouraging dependence or intense emotional involvement.

Observes, reports and documents signs and symptoms or changes in student behavior.

Seeks and appropriately uses input from staff and teachers in relation to students to address students' needs.

Participates in assigned team meetings and follows through with plan interventions.

Participates as a member of the Crisis Team.

Completes and submits necessary paperwork and reports in a timely manner.

Accompanies student(s) to whom assigned on field trips if deemed appropriate.

Maintains professional competencies and engages in ongoing training opportunities to enhance professional development and attends all mandatory in-service training.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the teacher, principal, EC Program Specialist and/or Director of Exceptional Children.

Must meet the "No Child Left Behind" requirements to be "highly qualified." Associate's degree in education or related human services field preferred and North Carolina Intervention certification. Two years of experience working with children preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job functions.