1:1 SPED Educational Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

This position will implement behavior plans created by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA by directly working with students exhibiting behavioral challenges to teach new skills, address problematic behaviors, and monitor progress using applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques.   Primary responsibility is to collect data on student behavior, implement treatment plans, and collaborate with other staff to support positive behavior changes.

Qualifications:

• Certificate, bachelor’s, or associate’s degree in behavioral health or related field.
• ABA Therapist certification preferred.
• Must be eligible for a Wisconsin DPI-issued Special Education Educational Assistant license.
• Proven work experience as a Behavioral Technician or similar role for a minimum of 1-year.
• Must meet Title One ParaProfessional Highly Qualified Requirements.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (provided by District).
• Pro-Act Certification (provided by the District).

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follow a personalized behavior plan designed by the District’s BCBA, providing one-on-one support to students by teaching new skills like communication, social interaction, self-care, and adaptive behaviors through positive reinforcement strategies.
• Accurately record student behaviors during the day, graphing data to track progress and identify areas of improvement, and using this information to adjust interventions as needed.
• Engaging with students in various activities and settings to practice targeted skills, providing prompts, and reinforcement as necessary, and managing challenging behaviors using appropriate techniques.
• Maintaining open communication with the BCBA supervisor, reporting progress, discussing concerns, and collaborating with staff and other professionals involved with the student’s plan.
• Under the direction of the District BCBA, help to educate families on the principles of ABA and how to implement intervention strategies at home to support student progress.
• Actively supports the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District’s Strategic Plan.
• Attend meetings and participate in professional development opportunities as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Compassionate nature and empathy towards students in challenging situations is required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must be self-directed.
• Excellent teamwork skills are essential.
• The ability to develop effective working relationships with diverse individuals at all levels is required.
• Must have excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Must be able to juggle numerous responsibilities with varying deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to district guidelines.

Terms of Employment:

• Non-exempt.
• Maybe part time or full time.   Full time = 40 hours per week.
• 10-month position during the school year.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Frequent repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20-60 pounds

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Typical office and/or school environment.
• Primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor supervision.
• May include exposure to varying weather conditions during outdoor activities.

Equal Opportunity: 

It is the policy of the District that persons seeking employment with the District shall not be discriminated against in employment by reason of their age, race, creed, color, religion, handicap or disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sex, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense or reserves, political affiliation, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer's premises during non working hours, declining to attend a meeting or to participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, the authorized use of family or medical leave or worker's compensation benefits, genetic information, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law in all employment practices including terms, conditions and privileges of employment. 

Reasonable accommodations shall be made for qualified individuals with a disability, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the District. Requests for accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act must be submitted to the Human Resources Department.