Teacher Assistant: Behavioral - Chesapeake Science Point Middle

Teacher Assistant: Behavioral - Chesapeake Science Point Middle, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Chesapeake Science Point Middle - Hanover, Maryland Job ID: 5754098 Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Summary Performs direct non‑violent crisis intervention strategies and techniques for students exhibiting a variety of disruptive and/or aggressive behavior. The nature of work involves implementing both general and student‑specific instructional plans and strategies; using behavioral intervention protocols and techniques to de‑escalate, monitor, and control disruptive and/or aggressive behavior, and utilizing positive reinforcement to assist students in accomplishing goals and objectives. Work assignments are performed in the general classroom environment and also in out‑of‑general classroom areas with a view towards returning and keeping students in their regular school classroom. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Works directly with the students individually or in small groups to implement instructional programs, plans and activities. Observes and listens for possible student behavioral problems developing in the immediate classroom environment or adjacent classrooms/areas. Assesses situations and reports information to the Crisis Intervention Specialist for assistance. If a student is having difficulty in his/her regular classroom setting, uses intervention techniques to help student remain in his/her class. Responds spontaneously to disruptive and/or aggressive student behavior by using behavioral intervention protocols and techniques to de‑escalate, control, and/or monitor such student behavior. Employs appropriate physical therapeutic techniques as necessary to control student behavior. Monitors students’ behavior (positive and negative) to help keep them on task; and redirects the student to more appropriate behavior as needed. Keeps log/records relating to students sent to and from out‑of‑regular‑classroom areas. Makes recommendations regarding the student’s ability to return to their regular school classroom after the student has been in an emotional crisis that required physical intervention. After a student returns to his/her regular school classroom, checks on student and gives verbal praise/recognition for staying on task. Documents student progress regarding goals and objectives. Reports data to Crisis Intervention Specialist and professional staff. Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower. Minimum Qualifications Education High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate Other: To work in a Title I‑funded school, 48 college credit hours or a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment issued by ETS or NES, required. Experience Training and/or experience in human development, child psychology, counseling, special education, physical education, or related field. preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist students. Ability to exercise patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgement requiring both physical and mental capacities for dealing with difficult students. Ability to establish effective and cooperative working relations with professional and support staff. Ability to independently plan and follow assignments. Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners. Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations. Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or Power Point preferred). Licenses and Certifications Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment. To work in a Title I‑funded school, a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment, in lieu of 48 college credit hours, issued by ETS or NES required. Driving Requirements N/A Physical Demands / Working Conditions Physical Demands Standing: under 1/3 of the time Walking: under 1/3 of the time Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position. Vision No special vision requirements. Work Environment Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time Noise Level Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Weight & Force Lifting and carrying requirements: Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time Travel Requirements N/A Equal Opportunity Employer Anne Arundel County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. For more information, contact: Anne Arundel County Public Schools Division of Human Resources, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. View phone number on click.appcast.io TDD View phone number on click.appcast.io or Email Recruitment Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required #J-18808-Ljbffr IMDiversity