Student Support Assistant

SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION

Position Title: Student Support Assistant
Department: Student Support
Immediate Supervisor's Position Title: Building Principal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $25.01 per hour

General Summary of Purpose of Job: Under the direction of the building/department administration and/or guidance from the Student Support Specialist, supervise students in various settings and assist with managing student behaviors under established rules, policies and procedures.

SECTION II: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist proactively with implementing individual student behavior plans.
• Support managing student conflicts and behavior issues pre-emptively.
• Record and manage student behavioral data.
• Respond to unexpected situations as needed.
• Provide overall supervision to groups or individual students.
• Utilize positive behavior strategies and de-escalation techniques with students.
• Be a positive role model for respectful behavior and problem solving strategies.
• Communicate with students and staff in a positive and supportive manner
• Help to create and maintain positive, safe environments throughout the school building and school grounds (i.e. gym, lunchroom, classroom, hallways, playground).
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with all students, staff, families and community members
• Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies.
• Demonstrated prompt, regular and reliable attendance
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SECTION III: WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum education and experience required to perform adequately in position could reasonably be attained only by completing the following:

• High school diploma or GED.
  

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Experience working with students in a school setting

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE WORK

• Trained in Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS), behavior support, crisis prevention intervention preferred
• Trained in restorative justice practices preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to create and maintain positive relationships and collaborate well with others
• Ability to de-escalate situations and solve problems
• Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to perform computer functions, including the use of Google apps, email, Internet navigation and Microsoft Office