40 hours weekly with benefits

Position starts in August

Inst Asst 4 / Behavior Spec

 

Purpose Statement

The job of Inst Asst 4 / Behavior Spec is done for the purpose/s of supporting the school’s leadership team

in establishing, sustaining, and adjusting a comprehensive system of support for students with high-risk

behavior utilizing proactive and preventive measures to ensure the academic and behavioral success of

students; coordinates and provides behavior interventions; monitors student progress through qualitative

and quantitative measures, provides recommendations regarding adjustments to student behavioral and

academic intervention plans; provides support in the areas of behavior, discipline, attendance, and drop-out

prevention; provides guidance for teachers to improve their knowledge and skills with classroom

management, engaging students in learning, and building positive relationships that promote student

success.

This job reports to Building Principal

Essential Functions

Attends work regularly to fulfill duties specific to the assignment for the purpose of for the purpose of

providing quality educational experiences and continuity for assigned students, parents, and the overall

school community.

Attends meetings (e.g. safety, site advisory, attendance, discipline, special district committees, etc.) for

the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district, and/or state

objectives.

Carries out student plans as created by the administrative team for the purpose of ensuring the

academic and behavioral success of students.

Facilitates communication between personnel, students, and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating

situations, solving problems, and/or resolving conflicts.

Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior and truancy of students for the purpose of assisting

students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.

Manages student discipline and attendance policies for the purpose of enforcing school, district, and state

policy and maintaining the safety and efficiency of school operations.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective

functioning of the work unit.

Prepares a variety of electronic and print records (e.g. attendance data, behavior reports, parent

communications, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written references, and/or

conveying information.

Presents information (e.g. program overviews, data collection, suggested improvements, etc.) for the

purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback, and ensuring adherence to established internal

controls.

Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community

support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to the school environment.

Supervises student activities as assigned by the building principal for the purpose of ensuring student

safety and appropriate behavior.

Supports principal for the purpose of providing assistance with administrative functions.

 

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Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job

conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

planning and managing projects; using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records;

and administering personnel policies.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following

prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and

oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job

include: pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws; conflict resolution; bookkeeping principles, and concepts

of management and supervision.

 

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-

related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes;

 

and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals;

work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to identify

issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem-solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions

of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of

a team; working with frequent interruptions; creating a positive school climate for students, staff, and community; and

adapting to changing work priorities.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing

other persons within a small work unit; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work

units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the

organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires

25% sitting, 45% walking, and 30% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience:

Education:

Equivalency:

 

Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Targeted, job-related education with study in job-related area.

Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses

 

Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances

 

Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability

Has completed 48 units of college-level coursework

meeting current requirements or

Associates Degree or

A passing score on Praxis Para-pro or other state

approved assessment

 

Required to work some evenings

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

 

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

 

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Non Exempt 3/29/2023 Lane 4

 

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