RUM RIVER SPECIAL EDUCATION COOP hiring Academic Behavior Manager - Multiple Positions in Cambridge, Minnesota, United States | LinkedIn
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Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.
Essential Job Functions
Assist students with academic or behavioral goals, one-to-one or small group, under the direction of the supervising teacher or licensed staff;
Support student discipline, including providing positive reinforcement and supporting the character traits established by the program;
Provides assistance with individualized program materials;
Assists with group educational activities;
Confers and plans with teachers related to classroom and IEP objectives and/or modifications, and provides documentation;
Assists the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior;
Assists the teacher with crisis intervention and behavior management to include physical intervention and restraint;
Prepares classroom materials including those related to IEPs or accommodations/modifications;
Prepares the classroom or building environment for learning activities;
Assists students with physical needs (toileting, eating, dressing);
Participate in professional activities and meetings;
Supervises students in the hallway, lunchroom, playground, outdoor activities and field trips;
Completes data entry and incident reports, including ongoing behavior documentation;
Assists students with computer or technology-related instructional activities or adaptive equipment;
Performs various maintenance duties including cleaning of instructional materials or supplies and bodily fluids;
Additional Duties
Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Travel Requirements
Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
ParaPro or ParaEducator Certification (or contingent upon completion after hire)
Or an Associates (AA) College Degree
PCA Certification
Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Benefit Eligible Position: Medical, Dental, Life, Supplemental, 403(b), and more!
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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