Aide - Behavior Support
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Position Type: Paraprofessional/Support Staff/Aide - Behavior SupportDate Posted: 9/13/2024Location: Waco HighJob Title: Aide - Behavior SupportWage/Hour Status: Non-exempt/At-Will Reports To: Principal and Teacher(s)Pay Grade/Days:203 /187 Days Dept./School: Campus AssignedDate Revised: May 2017Primary Purpose: Assist teachers with behavior and instructional support. Assist teachers in the preparation and management of classroom including diffusing disruptive student behavior to refocus and transition students into classroom activities. Work directly under the supervision of a certified teacher and/or campus administrator. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Associate's degree or two years of study (60 college hours) at an institute of higher learning or Para Professional Institute Certificate Valid Texas educational aide certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to assist in behavior management and intervention Ability to assist instructing reading, writing, and mathematics Ability to work well with children Ability to communicate effectively Experience Some experience working with children who exhibit behavior problems. Major Responsibilites and Duties:

Assist in the intervention and management of student behavior under direct supervision of teacher and/or campus administrator.

Assist in the instruction of students under direct supervision of teacher and/or campus administrator.

Diffuse disruptive behaviors, refocus and transition the student into classroom activities.

Assist teacher in the preparation of instruction.

Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.

Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required behavior and/or instructional related reports.

Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers

Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None Equipment Used: Copier, personal computer, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Constant contact with students, parents and staff.Non Discrimination Statement The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, contact Waco ISD Executive Director of Human Resources at 254-###-#### and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics, at 254-###-####. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Executive Director of Human Resources at 254-###-####. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Section 504 Coordinator at 254-###-#### or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703. Page 3 of 3