Assistant Learning Lab Sunset Elementary

Title Code :

Assistant : Learning Lab

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the delivery of intervention strategies behavioral protocols social skills instruction and techniques for students exhibiting a variety of disruptive challenging and / or aggressive behaviors within the elementary schools setting who are referred to the Learning Labs for these supports. Work involves implementing and using behavioral intervention techniques to de-escalate monitor and control disruptive behaviors utilizing behavior management techniques and teaching social skills replacement behaviors in order to assist students to perform successfully in school. Work assignments are performed within the Learning Lab when students are not able to remain in the classroom and / or non-classroom settings due to disruptive behavior; the goal is to return students to their classrooms once the behavior has been addressed and manageable again.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works directly with students in small groups and individually to implement instructional programs plans and activities for students who are disruptive to the educational environment.
• Teaches social skills for replacement behaviors that contribute to disruptive challenging behaviors.
• Monitors students behaviors as they return to the classroom through follow up with the referring teachers to provide feedback and suggestions for successful functioning in school / classroom.
• Participates in training of school staff on supporting Behavioral Intervention Plans for students that access the Learning Lab.
• Responsible for developing / scheduling student groups daily.
• Implements Skill streaming : The Elementary Student and Second Step in the Learning Labs. Keeps daily records and logs for students in the Learning daily data collection and uses the data for decision making for students referred to the Learning Lab.
• Assists students with development of classroom reentry plans following time spent in the Learning Lab for de-escalation.
• If student is having difficulty settling down uses verbal intervention techniques to help the student de-escalate and if necessary and as a last resort uses non-violent physical crisis intervention (CPI).
• Assists in the re-establishment of relations between the students and referring teacher mediating and resolving issues or difficulties to create a cohesive learning environment in which every student participates and feels comfortable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Experience

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses certifications and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Driving Requirements

CAREER LADDER REQUIREMENTS

Qualification Requirements for Employment in Higher Grade as a New Hire or Transfer requires :

Eligibility for Consideration for Advancement from Lower Grade to Higher Grade requires :

Additional Requirements for Advancement from Lower Grade to Higher Grade requires :

LEADERSHIP ROLE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment

Location

Noise Level

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

Travel Requirements

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date : 10 / 1 / 2023

Established Date : 10 / 1 / 2006

Title Code :

D33059

Title :

ASSISTANT : LEARNING LAB

Alternate Title :

Assistant : Learning Lab

Reports to Generic : Principal

Reports to Specific :

ORGANIZATION

Division : Academics

Business Unit :

Curriculum & Assessments

Department :

Negotiated Agreement :

Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit : IV

Days Worked : 191

FLSA Exemption Status :

Non-Exempt

Grade : SG09;SG10

Click HEREto view Terms of Employment Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 4 - SAAAAC)

Essential Job : Months Worked :

10

Hours Worked : Job Family :

Educational Support Services

Sub-Function : Classroom Assistants

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1