JOB PURPOSE

The Behavioral Aide is responsible for assisting in the general supervision and management of the children with behavioral issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors and supervises isolation time-out area(s) under the direction of a teacher or administrator.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed
• Monitors, supervises, and maintains discipline and order
• Collects behavioral data for the use of Functional Behavior Assessments.
• Assists in the implementation of individual Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Implements crisis prevention, crisis de-escalation, crisis intervention procedures, and post-crisis strategies
• Develops rapport with students.
• Investigates incidents of negative conduct of students occurring on school property.
• Coordinates investigative and prevention efforts with the Administration.
• Advises Administration of undesirable activities.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism regarding school affairs.
• Observes established school philosophy, policies and regulations
• Assists in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies for students' daily activities.
• Works individually or in small groups with students to review classroom instruction, listens to reading groups, or assists answering questions.
• Supervises outside playground activities.
• Helps with general housekeeping tasks.
• Assists the teacher in any other appropriate ways.
• Performs clerical tasks.
• Treats all children with dignity and respect.
• Attends all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences, including in-service training as may be required by the district.
• Operates and cares for instructional equipment used in the classroom.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.
• Follows directions given by head teacher or immediate supervisor.

Student Management

• Assists with the supervision of students outside the classroom such as: field trips to assist with student supervision and safety, during play period, lunchroom activities, dismissal, etc.
• Supervise the classroom when the teacher is out of the room.

School/Community Relations

• Maintains confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees outside the school.
• Handles sensitive and confidential information, documents, communications, incidents, etc., with discretion and in a conscientious manner.
• Cooperates and share professionally with other members of the staff.
• Promotes high academic/achievement for all children;
• Promotes a greater focus on teaching and learning;
• Promotes flexibility to stimulate local initiatives coupled with responsibility for student performance;
• Promotes improved linkages among schools, parents and communities.

**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required personnel so classified.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Experience in working with children, preferably children with disabilities.
• Be in the process of becoming professionally prepared to supervise young children.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Commitment to company values.
• Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills will be evaluated on an individual basis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• No physical exertion required.
• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with CSUSA salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by Charter Schools USA.

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY

Job is non-exempt subject to the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Charter Schools USA's policy.

DECLARATION

The Charter Schools USA Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by Human Resources Department will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.