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1:1 Behavioral Assistant - BHS

Company:
SAU 80, Shaker Regional School District
Location:
Belmont, NH
Posted:
June 07, 2025
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Description:

DEFINITION: Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Behavior Assistant will provide support one to one to a student with behavioral issues.

The Behavior Assistant will implement comprehensive positive behavioral support plans and effective behavior management strategies; deliver instructions; participate as a member of the educational team, and help design and implement all components of the student's individual program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB DUTIES: Any one position may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks that may be found in positions within this classification.

• Assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of classroom instruction and behavior support.

• Implement Behavior Strategic Plan/Behavior Intervention Plan.

• Implement behavior strategies.

• Support students throughout the school day including recess and lunch.

• Supervise students throughout the school day in classrooms, during educational activities, and during recess and lunch.

• Consult and collaborate with site staff.

• Assist in student assessments as appropriate.

• Participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.

• Maintain appropriate documentation, records, and reports.

• Participate in developing data collection systems, and monitor data collection to ensure the success of the behavior plan.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Certification in the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) in non-violent crisis interventions is desired.

• First Aid and CPR training required (training available through the district). Knowledge of: • Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to pupils with special learning needs.

• Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing behavioral difficulties.

• Positive behavioral interventions and applied behavior analysis.

• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.

• Basic mathematical concepts.

• Routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures.

Ability to: • Work with students having special needs and/or aggressive behaviors (i.e.

biting, kicking, hitting, emotional outburst, etc.). • Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups, and varied disabilities.

• Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors.

• Implement positive behavior support plans.

• Model appropriate behavioral interventions.

• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.

• Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment.

• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a training and educational environment.

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.

• Work with staff in developing data collection systems, and monitor data collection to ensure the success of the behavior plan.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described.

Experience: • Experience working in an education setting implementing intensive behavioral intervention programs for students with complex and/or severe behavioral problems.

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