Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Program Assistants manage students\' behavior, ensure students\' safety through the implementation of the behavior management system, school rules, and The Foundation Schools\' policies and procedures, and reinforce positive behaviors. Program Assistants support the academic program by working under the direction of the classroom teacher to implement lesson plans and meet IEP goals. Program Assistants are responsible for the completion of behavioral documentation within assigned deadlines. Program Assistants also provide staff assistance and program support through participation in meetings, committees, and special activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist with students throughout the school day in both the classrooms and hallways, and maintain required electronic and paper documentation regarding students\xe2\x80\x99 behaviors and activities within assigned deadlines
• Assist teacher with the implementation of both individual and group classroom assignments, lesson plans, and the administration of tests and examinations; take direction from the teacher regarding delegated tasks
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of academic subjects and the ability to assist students with classwork; provide coverage and carryout lesson plans for teacher during absences or when they need to be away from the classroom during the school day
• Reinforce expectations for learning and set classroom structure to encourage student participation and appropriate behavior
• Help to promote a safe, structured, creative, and engaging learning environment; assist with preparation of classroom materials, distribution of books and supplies, and other basic clerical duties
• Assist with students\xe2\x80\x99 transition between classrooms, during lunch periods, during students\xe2\x80\x99 arrivals and departures or other unstructured times
• Demonstrate clear and professional boundaries with all students
• Demonstrate an understanding of how our students\xe2\x80\x99 disabilities impact their behavior and ability to learn; display knowledge of students\xe2\x80\x99 diagnoses and adapt intervention strategies accordingly to meet the requirements of the students\xe2\x80\x99 IEPs and BIPs
• Effectively manage student behavior through the implementation of the behavior management system, school rules, policies, and procedures, model appropriate behavior for the students during the school day
• Proactively identify behaviors among all students that could lead to a crisis, an unsafe situation or disrupt the learning environment; use effective behavior management techniques to address these behaviors to limit the severity and length of disruptions
• Proactively provide supervision of students to always ensure the safety and security of the school program
• Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with The Foundation Schools Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Statement and student record confidentiality procedures
• Demonstrate appropriate use of verbal de-escalation skills to manage student behaviors; utilize the behavior continuum in order to use or consider the use of the least restrictive behavioral interventions necessary; use effective, appropriate, and approved strategies during a crisis including the participation in seclusions, therapeutic holds, escorts, and student restraints when necessary; consistently, and appropriately utilize and model TACT 2 techniques or classroom behavior management strategies
• Work with teachers, therapists, school leaders, and other team members to determine the student and/or classroom needs, and adjust interventions and practices to best meet those needs; work with team to develop interventions and/or incentive plans when appropriate
• Actively participate in committees, meetings, supervision, and professional development activities
• Consistently model, and implement the organization\xe2\x80\x99s core values to drive actions and to guide our students to incorporate Teamwork, Work Ethic, Integrity, Respect, and Leadership into positive behaviors
• Comply with all of The Foundation Schools\xe2\x80\x99 policies, rules, protocols, and procedures

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Certification

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree is required
• Minimum of one year of successful experience in special education, a psychiatric setting or other similar setting for children and adolescents is require

Salary

$19.50-$21.50

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