Behavior Interventionist Assistant

Summary

Perform all duties and responsibilities of Behavior Interventionist Assistant: teach to small
groups of students in classroom setting under the direction of a certified teacher, complete
paperwork, and perform clerical tasks. Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Qualification
Must be Highly Qualified. 

Must be highly qualified as an instructional assistant, able to independently maintain a class
schedule, able to manage the behavior of a small group of students, able to deliver lessons plans
according to specified techniques, able to appropriately use technology and office equipment.

In order to be Highly Qualified applicant must have at least one of the following qualifications:
1.  Passed the Praxis Test for Para-Professionals or agree to take the test and receive a passing
score
2.  48 hours of successful college course work - upload your college transcript to document the
hours
3.  An Associate's Degree or higher - upload your college transcript to document your degree
If applying from within BCS, please fill out the Internal Applicant application.

Qualifications to Apply
Has the following degree or above: Associate Degree

Position Purpose
-  Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff
with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified
professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable
them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum
development.

Essential Job Functions
-  Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer
instruction, and other skills.
-  Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and
implement assigned programs.
-  Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and
assessments.
-  Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and
skills according to individual student needs.
-  Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

-  Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and
orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
-  Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus
duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
-  Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
-  Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
-  Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent
involvement in student education.
-  Assists students in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning,
achievement.
-  Participates and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
-  Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of
assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:
-  Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
-  Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note:   The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all
inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
-  Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements
-  Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain
positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-  Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
-  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to
assist students.
-  Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word,
Excel).
-  Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
-  Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
-  Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special
needs.
-  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and
others contacted in the course of work.
-  Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
-  Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
-  Works in standard office and school building environments.
-  Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for
successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
-  High School diploma or equivalent.
-  Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by
the No Child Left Behind Act.
-  Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status:             Non-exempt