Academic and Behavior Support Specialist

Job Summary

The Academic & Behavior Support Specialist will provide both behavioral and academic support for the teaching team, including day-to-day support, planning, and organization of classroom, activities, and information tracking. This position will seamlessly transition from administrative functions to behavioral support based upon needs throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and organization of classroom academics, trips, and activities
• Assist in curriculum preparation and classroom organization elements
• Assist Academic Instructors with the delivery of lesson plans
• Assist with classroom paperwork (data sheets, offsite forms, etc.)
• Provide day-to-day behavior support for classroom students, including 1:1 support, points sheet/data tracking and engaging in activities with students
• Collaborate with other staff to meet education and treatment needs of students
• Attend meetings, trainings, events as assigned
• Complete program, agency, and regulatory paperwork accurately and timely
• Build and maintain professional relationships and appropriate boundaries with staff, students, and community

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field is preferred; bachelors degree nearing completion and relevant experience with a strong staff development plan may be considered
• Successful Criminal Background Check, Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and daily access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle
• Given the at-risk population served, the position requires ongoing training and preparedness in the execution of physical restraint techniques. This may require running to catch a child. The “Handle with Care” training program used articulates that individuals with back and neck limitations are likely to be hampered in the execution of the protocols and greatly increases risk to harm to self or student
• Able to engage youth in physical activities such hiking, outdoor sports, etc.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs

Note: The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

LYFS is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Pay: $21.90 - $28.90 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years ol?
• Specifically, what interests you about working in an alternative education setting?
• Do you have a valid driver's license? What offenses have you had in the past 5 years?
• At times, it may be necessary to transport a client in your personal vehicle. Do you have regular access to a safe, registered, insured, and inspected vehicle?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with at-risk youth: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $29