Program AssistantThe Program Assistant plays an essential role in maintaining a structured, safe, and supportive learning environment while fostering positive student relationships and encouraging student independence. In the absence of the special educator, the Program Assistant is responsible for supervising the classroom and maintaining established routines, behavioral expectations, and instructional activities. Duties and responsibilities include supporting students individually and in small groups in academic, behavioral, social, and functional skill development. The Program Assistant assists in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), behavior intervention plans, safety plans, and classroom behavior systems under the direction of the special educator.
They provide support to students within both the self-contained behavior program and general education classrooms as appropriate. The Program Assistant collaborates closely with special educators, school counselors, social workers, behavior specialists, related service providers, and classroom teachers to support student progress. They utilize de-escalation strategies, positive behavior supports, and trauma-informed practices to address student needs. The Program Assistant supports students during transitions, unstructured times, lunch, recess, and other school activities as assigned.
They maintain a structured and supportive classroom environment that promotes safety, engagement, and positive behavior. The Program Assistant collects behavioral and academic data as directed by the special educator or case manager. They assist with classroom preparation, organization of materials, and implementation of instructional activities. In the absence of the special educator, the Program Assistant supervises the behavior program classroom by maintaining classroom routines, implementing behavior supports, and ensuring student safety and engagement.
The position is for 7 hours per day/184 days per year with a salary range of $22.85 - $27.38 per hour.
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.