1 : 1 Behavior Aide - Substitute

Job Description

Job Description

The 1 : 1 Behavior Aid - Substitute is primarily responsible for working one-on-one with a student with an identified disability in a classroom setting. The ability to follow directions and maintain a professional demeanor at all times is critical for this position. Details of the duties of a 1 : 1 Behavior Aid - Substitute will be dependent upon the specific needs of the student. This will be further discussed with the 1 : 1 Behavior Aid Substitute upon his or her being assigned to a student and meeting with the classroom teacher and school administration.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPEREIENCE

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Virginia Driver’s License

Reliable personal cell phone

Collegiate level education in the area of behavioral science, special education, human services, or other related areas

Experience working with at-risk youth and / or children / adults with disabilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides constant support and supervision to the student; meet upon arrival and remains in close proximity throughout the school day in all settings;
• Keeps student within sight, sound and supervision at all times;
• Works under the direction of the classroom teacher, providing support with the implementation of academic and behavioral goals in adherence with the student’s current IEP and BIP;
• Completes daily data collection to student plans, charting frequency and duration of behaviors in relation to behavioral goals;
• assists the student with transitions and adaptations between subjects and classes;
• Provides support to students; including redirection, completion of all work assignments, planning and organizational skills;
• Utilizes strategies to assist the student in developing positive coping skills, problem solving, and conflict resolution for inappropriate behaviors exhibited throughout the school day;
• Assists the student in developing positive peer / adult relationships and fostering communication skills, by demonstrating and implementing the school district student code of conduct;
• Provides de-escalation and / or needed interventions in situations where the student is out of control, a threat to herself or others, or is destroying school property;
• Reports all student absences and track attendance of students in accordance with the contract requirements;
• Performs other duties essential to the positive development of the exceptional education student.