Special Services - Education Assistant - Agency Behavior

Level K/12 Months

Revised June 2014
Reports to Building Principal/Program Administrator, Special Services Supervisors

Receives Guidance From Special Services Director and Supervisors

Education Level

Two years post high school education or higher or able to pass a standardized test approved by the State of South Dakota.

Experience Desired

One to three years of sustained employment

Physical Requirements

This position requires constant hand-eye, mind-eye coordination, hearing; intermittent grasping, keyboarding, speaking, and writing. Frequent filing, sitting, standing and walking are also required. The ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and the ability to drive a car are also required. Regular contact with students with emotional and conduct related disorders.

Other Requirements

Regular, reliable attendance. Experience with behavior management. Ability to use a computer for word processing and data entry. Ability to maintain confidential information. Frequent exposure to physical and verbal abuse. Due to the nature of a behavior program and of the students assigned, required the ability to work in a stressful environment.

Essential Functions & Duties

1. Prepares instructional materials.
2. Reinforces instructional objectives.
3. Follows and carries out behavioral management plans.
4. Tutors students on academics.
5. Refers problems to professional staff.
6. Maintains consistent discipline.
7. Maintains student progress and attendance records.
8. Corrects student assignments.
9. Escorts students within the building and occasionally accompanies students into the community.
10. Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
11. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors

Working Conditions

Climatic Environment & Hazards- Inside and Outside

Climate controlled environment with some temperature variations. Typically, work is conducted in a comfortable environment. May require outside supervision/field trips.

Stairs and exposure to communicable diseases may be potential hazards. In labs/classrooms there could be exposure to toxic chemicals and fumes. Equipment that supports classroom instruction could be potentially hazardous under certain conditions. Regular contact with students with emotional, cognitive and/or conduct-related disorders with potentially aggressive, assaultive behaviors resulting in frequent exposure to physical and verbal abuse.

View Open Jobs Here!