Position: Part-Time K-3 Behavior Intervention Teaching Assistant - John Sevier Elementary is seeking a qualified candidate for a behavioral teaching assistant position to work directly with the MCS K-3 Behavioral Intervention Specialist.

Education, Certification and Related Work Experience:

High School Diploma (2 years college preferred)
Experience working directly with children
De-escalation and therapeutic restraint training or (willingness to complete certification training)

Job Expectations

Report to Building Principal and the MCS K-3 Behavioral Intervention Specialist
Under the supervision and guidance of the district Behavior Management Specialist, provide direct behavior intervention to students through a pull-out and push-in model, where the supportive service ensures a safe, non-threatening, nurturing environment where students can thrive.
Develop a repertoire of behavioral intervention and behavioral assessment strategies to support teachers in their implementation of positive behavior support and restorative practices in their classrooms.
Assist in developing MCS Behavioral Support Program components, a complete repository of guidance documents, necessary artifacts, and resources.
Maintain student behavior records.
Complete on-going professional development through direct coaching, conferences, workshops, and research.
Other responsibilities as assigned by administration.

Qualities of Desired Candidates

Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, school counselor(s), school psychologist(s) and school administrators to provide consistent and reliable behavioral support.
Aptitude and flexibility to work with multiple schedules and student needs.
Ability to lift and/or physically manage students of varying sizes and weight (e.g., lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, sitting for long periods of time, walking, seeing, standing for extended periods of time, etc.).
Honesty, flexibility, confidentiality, professionalism, commitment, and loyalty.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt