Crisis Intervener

Student Behavioral Assistant

The Greece Central School District believes that all students benefit from a culture where diversity, inclusion, and equity with excellence are valued. Greece Central School District welcomes stakeholders who can collaborate with other staff to ensure that our policies, regulations, practices, programs and services promote equity, inclusion, and diversity. Salary: $40,000 Minimum Bargaining Unit. Work Year: 10 Month. Supervisor: Executive Director and/or Director of PPS Dept.

Civil Service Title: Student Behavioral Assistant (Non-Competitive) Minimum Requirements: (A) Graduation with an Associate's degree or successful completion of at least sixty (60) credit hours from a college or university; OR, (B) Two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience involving the supervision, counseling, or instruction of students in a school facility, institution, or agency devoted to the care, education, rehabilitation, or restorative behavior intervention management of adolescents or children; OR, (C) Two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience responsible for the protection of people or property in a position such as Police Officer, Security Specialist, or Military Police; OR, (D) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.

Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Counseling/Mental Health/Psychology or related field preferred; Required to complete TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) training; Experience working with students with disabilities required; Experience working with children with behavior challenges; Working knowledge of conflict resolution required; Must be a proactive team player and problem solver; Able to maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations; Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills; Ability to effectively use technology; Physically able to perform all duties required of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation) including, but not limited to: Ability to use approved physical intervention techniques when necessary; Lifting and/or carrying (potentially 50 lbs. or greater); Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, squatting, kneeling and/or reaching.

Position Summary/Responsibilities: Provide and/or assist in Crisis Intervention for students; Positively interact with students and staff consistently; Provide proactive and reactive support in all areas of the school (classroom, support room, hallway, specials, lunch, etc.); Effectively use verbal and non-verbal communication skills; Utilize behavior support techniques to help manage aggressive behavior and defuse students in crisis; Work collaboratively with team members to effectively support all students in program; Model techniques to support student behaviors; Implement Behavior Intervention Plans with fidelity; Support the transition of the student back into the classroom following a crisis; Attend team meetings when necessary; Other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.