AideSpecialEducation(BehaviorSupportServices)

Job Overview The Aide BSS (Behavior Support Services) will provide support services in the areas of academic, behavior, social and self-care to students identified with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities, utilizing a variety of teaching techniques, materials, and equipment. The incumbent will assist teacher and staff in performing a variety of tasks by implementing and/or documenting the students' IEP. The incumbent will maintain an environment that is safe and engaging for all students. Position Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Service Delivery Assist in providing consistent expectations and routines to facilitate a highly structured environment Utilize research-based Positive Behavior Support strategies to promote and maintain classroom management and therapeutic rapport with students Assist in implementing the Behavior Support Services Critical Elements as designated by the Program Manager Assist in implementing academic/functional lessons and instructional activities for multiple grade levels of students in a variety of settings Maintain a collaborative working relationship with student and school personnel Execute behavioral strategies as identified by the teacher based upon ARD documentation Assist in collecting and analyzing data in the areas of academics, behavior, social and self-care service to monitor progress towards IEP goals and objectives Assist students with personal care services - may be more than 50% of the day Understand and implement lesson plans prepared by teachers that are developmentally and age-appropriate based on the student IEP, through necessary accommodations and modifications Participate in implementing students' IEPs, including behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and accommodations/modifications of materials and curriculum Collaborate under the guidance and direction of the classroom teacher with general education teachers to align lesson plans to the general education curriculum Prepare and organize behavio