Behavioral Modification Assistant Jobs in Kansas

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or equivalent (some college preferred).
2. Computer/Technology skills.
3. Excellent communication skills and ability to accept direction.
4. Ability to monitor student behavior and maintain order.
5. Ability to develop a positive rapport with students.
6. Ability to make and carry out effective decisions concerning student behavior management.
7. Ability to maintain accurate records.
8. Ability to attend to detail and follow tasks through to completion.
9. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
10. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
11. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.
12. Knowledge of effective methods for dealing with anger and conflict situations desirable.
13. Ability to learn behavior modification techniques desirable.
14. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable.

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
2. Provides appropriate instructional assistance and support for students.
3. Exhibits professionalism in all job related situations; follows professional ethics in all work related activities; presents a personal appearance which enhances the image of the school.
4. Coordinates and communicates with classroom teachers in assisting students in the continuation of classroom assignments.
5. Adheres to local school procedures and regulations in a supportive manner; demonstrates loyalty to the school and its leadership; avoids behavior which detracts from staff morale; works cooperatively with colleagues and the community; helps maintain a positive, cooperative climate.
6. Coordinates with the student support staff to provide needed services.
7. Promotes a positive school environment that enhances student learning.
8. Plans for instruction according to policies and/or directives.
9. Makes referrals on students in need of further remediation and/or counseling.
10. Interacts with students, individually and/or in groups, to assist them in accepting responsibility for their behavior and for changing that behavior.
11. Keeps current records on all ISS students and submits accurate paperwork on schedule.
12. Maintains required work schedules in a punctual manner.
13. Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
14. Accounts for student attendance and punctuality.
15. Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures.
16. Maintains structure and discipline in the ISS room and directs the conduct of students in accordance with policies and procedures.
17. Takes all reasonable measures to protect students' health and safety.
18. Seeks to improve through professional development and evaluation activities.
19. RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN NOT SUPERVISING ISS STUDENTS: Plans and prepares the ISS delivery model to include, but not limited to (1) appropriate physical environment, (2) schedules and procedures, (3) information/communication plan for school staff members, (4) life skills preparation, and (5) resource file for students; provides services and/or support for at-risk students, including but not limited to (1) school-wide registration/orientation, (2) student cumulative records/guidance activities, (3) instructional program activities, (4) student management, and (5) student attendance.
20. Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents.
21. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrators

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
 

 
Explanation:

1. Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking.
2. Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs.
3. Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) standing and walking.
4. Requires prolonged (over 75% of time) standing and walking.
5. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, push heavy* objects or materials.
6. Frequently (over 20% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
7. Frequently (over 33% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
8. Over 50% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
9. In addition to items 5, 6, 7, & 8, occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry or push heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
10. Driving skills and physical ability required to drive vehicle.
11. Special physical, agility and reaction time tests required.
12. Ability to perform first aid and CPR.

 
                    * "Heavy" means not over 50 pounds.