Educational Assistant, Behavior and Mental Health
The goal of this position is to support students with disabilities and significant behavioral challenges by developing and implementing unique behavior management techniques, communication strategies, and specialized learning techniques, so these students can develop increased behavior self-regulation and return to a less restrictive setting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Others duties may be assigned. Essential duties of this position include:
1. Assist in caring for student’s needs, including toileting, feeding, and physically supporting children as needed.
2. Participate as an effective team member across all settings in a manner that promotes collaboration for student success by carrying out team decisions, contributing relevant information, and planning, problem-solving, and decision making on a daily basis.
3. Assist in educating students in accordance with students’ IEP goals by using a variety of learning techniques, communication strategies, and behavior intervention techniques.
4. Be familiar with and follow guidelines of students’ Behavior Support plan and Crisis Intervention Plan; provide input to students’ Functional Behavioral Assessment.
5. Provide immediate physical support in helping to transport or restrain students for as long as needed to ensure safety in a crisis situation, in accordance to approved SOESD-training.
6. During a crisis or physical acting-out incident, assistants not handling the behavior should be able to quickly adapt to provide necessary support to other students and secure the classroom.
7. Supervising and applying behavior intervention with students and diligently tracking all behaviors in a manner requested by the teachers and specialists as per approved agency policies and classroom procedures.
8. Comply with ESD rules and policies.
9. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation (see reverse).
10. Perform job-related tasks as designated by supervisor.
11. Participate in team meetings and other committee meetings.
12. Follow established SOESD policies and procedures. Comply with district and ESD rules.
13. Participate in trainings and professional development.
14. Perform physical requirements unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation.
15. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid training certification.
3. Ability to learn and follow delegated medical procedures.
4. A valid Oregon driver’s license.
5. Ability to pass a physical fitness test, as designated by SOESD, subject to retesting if physical requirements are not satisfactorily performed.
6. Ability to read and follow a detailed schedule independently.
7. Positive, flexible attitude.
8. Physical stamina and general good health needed for frequent exposure to physical injury from physical acting-out behavior and potential exposure to communicable diseases.
9. Ability to independently problem solve potentially volatile situations quickly, effectively, and safely.
10. Demonstrated effective communication skills, teamwork, and professionalism.
SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):
• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to 2003.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 9 paid holidays
• A generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.
Health Insurance:
• OEBB MODA
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
Options:
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts – medical, day-care expenses
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
• 403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting
• Mercy Flights Membership
