Purpose Statement

Inst Asst 4 / Behavior Spec

Job Description

Provo City School District

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 supports 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 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 reference, 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.