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Behavioral Support Specialist

2 months ago


Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Hamilton County Department of Education Full time
About Hamilton County Schools

Hamilton County Schools is a dynamic and innovative school district located in Chattanooga, TN. We are committed to providing a world-class education to all students, and we are seeking dedicated and passionate professionals to support our teaching staff.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Behavior Education Assistant to provide teaching assistance under the direction of a licensed teacher in classrooms or as otherwise needed. The successful candidate will serve as a member of the support team for an assigned school, providing assistance to students, staff, and families using best practices for assisting individuals and groups of students.

Responsibilities
  • Assist teachers in classroom or other educational settings
  • Oversee, monitor, or conduct classes during the temporary absence of teachers
  • Assist teachers in setting up and conducting various class activities and projects
  • Work with and assist students during class activities and projects
  • Prepare instructional materials for classroom use
  • Copy materials for use by teachers
  • Set up and assist with classroom technology
  • Assist in administering and grading tests
  • Assist in evaluating student performance and skill levels
  • Create bulletin boards, displays, or wall decorations
  • Assist with cleanup activities
  • Implement strong behavior programs, plans, and strategies that are appropriate for young learners
  • Support the tiered response system of MTSS and connect Social Emotional Learning (SEL) support and SPED resources, 504 where needed
  • Provide tutoring or one-on-one assistance to students in basic educational skills
  • Assist students with word study, spelling, sentence writing, reading, math, science, physical education, or other areas
  • Utilize instructional programs
  • Assist with development of lesson plans
  • Maintain order in classroom, and in conjunction with administrative staff, administer discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior
  • Manage student conduct and disciplinary issues in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines, policies, and procedures
  • Monitor students in cafeteria, auditorium, halls, bus zones, or other common areas
  • Organize groups of students upon arrival/departure
  • Seat students in appropriate areas
  • Assist in cleaning tables or spills
  • Chaperone students on field trips occurring during the regular school day only
  • Monitor behavior/activities of students and initiate disciplinary action per prescribed policies under the teacher's direction
  • Follow established procedures for ensuring students are safe
  • Perform clerical tasks in support of teaching activities, office operations, and/or other school functions
  • Communicate with supervisor, employees, other departments, school officials, teachers, students, parents, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed
  • Attend staff meetings, parent meetings, IEP-Team meetings, or other meetings as required
  • Follow established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe
  • Work collaboratively with supervisor, administrators, employees, students, and other stakeholders
  • Attend work regularly and arrive to work in a timely fashion
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Adhere to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law
  • Provide assistance to other employees or departments as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Basic technology skills required
  • General office/clerical experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
  • Must possess one of the following before reporting to work: semester hours or 72 quarter hours; (2) An Associate's degree or higher; (3) passing score on PRAXIS for Parapro Exam
  • One year of experience working with children preferred
  • Fluency in Spanish required for educational assistant in ESOL program
Skills/Qualifications
  • Ability to learn and implement a variety of teaching strategies
  • Demonstrate proficient verbal and written communication skills
Compensation

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.