Behavioral Assistant
Job Description
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Position Overview
This employee provides assistance to students with behavioral challenges on the autism spectrum, under the direction of a licensed teacher.
Roles and Responsibilities
- An employee in this position is responsible for supporting the implementation of the behavioral plans for students.
- Behavioral assistants will participate in on-going training in highly specialized strategies and interventions for implementing individualized behavior plans under the direction of LCPS staff.
- Experienced workers in these positions will be expected to use training to take appropriate actions to deal with recurring behavioral situations with the supervision of the teacher.
- Performs related work as required.
Qualifications
- Graduation from high school, supplemented by course work in child development or a related field.
- Experience working with students with behavioral challenges on the autism spectrum, or any equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstration of knowledge, abilities, and skills to effectively manage the behaviors of children with behavioral challenges and the ability to collect, record, and use behavioral data
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Months/ Days/ Hours: 10 Months/ 188 Days/ 7 Hours
Reports To: Principal or Assistant Principal