Duties & Responsibilities:  (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

Supports teacher in implementing IEP services.

Under the direction of professional staff, work with IEP students individually or in group settings to improve behavior and social skills.

Implement IEP Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for students with challenging behaviors, including modeling and coaching building level staff who work with the student. 

Collaborate with BCBA, special education teacher, special education building facilitator, and/or building administrator to develop fading plans for students with IEPs receiving intensive behavior support from the SSL

Create individual supports for students on caseload (picture schedules, behavior skill charts, organizational systems, work systems, etc)

Maintain data and progress notes for IEP students with behavioral needs

Collaborate on a team for determining effective behavior strategies for students with IEPs

May include working with a student one-to-one to complete assigned tasks

Participate in SIT team meetings to provide consultation on Tier 2 and 3 behavior strategies

Helps to create token economy and positive reinforcements to increase and motivate appropriate behavior

Work to develop community partnerships to meet individual student needs

Assist in small group and individual instruction as supervised by a special education teacher

Support the implementation of classroom expectations, procedures and routines

Must attend all summer, evening and school year trainings as determined by building administrator and/or special education office. This includes, but is not limited to mandatory Wednesday afternoon trainings and mandatory two week training provided by the Office of Special Education in summer.

Must be willing to accept feedback from District BCBA’s, building special education teacher and building administrator and use feedback to implement changes in practices.

Must be willing and able to work with students who are explosive in nature and engage in physical and verbal aggression towards others.

Participate in crisis response for students with IEPs on his/her caseload

Assist with de-escalation of students with IEPs who are in crisis and help them return to the classroom setting successfully

Member of the building crisis response team (CPI team)

Act as a liaison between building staff who work with students on the SSL’s caseload, including communicating and debriefing with staff who work with students on caseload

Under the direction of District BCBA, building special education teacher, building special education facilitator, and/or building administrator complete fidelity checks of behavior intervention plan implementation

Keep accurate, up-to-date records on academic progress, attendance and behavior for students on caseload

Other duties as assigned

 

Special Qualification Desired:  (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

Must possess the ability to work effectively in teams and exhibit positive interpersonal skills

Must understand and accept the physical risk that may be associated with working with students with behavioral issues

Ability to work independently

Good oral written skills

Willingness to assume responsibility

Enjoy working with others

Must be proficient in technology skills necessary to complete job duties

Must possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse student population

Capable of representing school in professional manner, which includes but is not limited to maintaining confidentiality, good communication skills and appropriate dress

Experience in working with at-risk population desired

Associates degree or higher desired, high school diploma or GED required