1:1 Behavioral Assistant - BES

Job Details Job ID: 5711198 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: Jul 14, 2026 Starting Date: Immediately

Locations Belmont Elementary School - Belmont, New Hampshire

Job Description DEFINITION: Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Behavior Assistant will provide support one to one to a student with behavioral issues. The Behavior Assistant will implement comprehensive positive behavioral support plans and effective behavior management strategies; deliver instructions; participate as a member of the educational team, and help design and implement all components of the student's individual program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Any one position may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks that may be found in positions within this classification.

• Assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of classroom instruction and behavior support. • Implement Behavior Strategic Plan/Behavior Intervention Plan. • Implement behavior strategies. • Support students throughout the school day including recess and lunch. • Supervise students throughout the school day in classrooms, during educational activities, and during recess and lunch. • Consult and collaborate with site staff. • Assist in student assessments as appropriate. • Participate in IEP meetings as appropriate. • Maintain appropriate documentation, records, and reports. • Participate in developing data collection systems, and monitor data collection to ensure the success of the behavior plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification in the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) in non-violent crisis interventions is desired. • First Aid and CPR training required (training available through the district).

Knowledge of: • Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to pupils with special learning needs. • Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing behavioral difficulties. • Positive behavioral interventions and applied behavior analysis. • Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar. • Basic mathematical concepts. • Routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures.

Ability to: • Work with students having special needs and/or aggressive behaviors (i.e. biting, kicking, hitting, emotional outburst, etc.). • Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups, and varied disabilities. • Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors. • Implement positive behavior support plans. • Model appropriate behavioral interventions. • Communicate effectively in oral and written form. • Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment. • Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a training and educational environment. • Understand and carry out oral and written directions. • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults. • Work with staff in developing data collection systems, and monitor data collection to ensure the success of the behavior plan.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the

Duties and responsibilities

as described.

Experience: • Experience working in an education setting implementing intensive behavioral intervention programs for students with complex and/or severe behavioral problems. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Belmont Elementary School Belmont Elementary School is located in Belmont, New Hampshire, which is in the central part of the state in the Lakes Region. The school has approximately 330 students in pre-school through grade four and 75 staff members. Belmont Elementary School strives to create a highly integrated curriculum for our students. Our exemplary staff members dedicate themselves daily to the establishment of a learning environment that supports the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of the children. Academic units are developed which incorporate all subject areas under specific topics. Fine arts, theater, dramatic performances, puppet shows, music, dance and movement are incorporated into academic units in individual classrooms, as well as on a school-wide basis. Through these artistic expressions of learning students are encouraged to use higher order thinking skills.

Our school also offers students many co-curricular activities such as: Green Club, Student Council, Drama, Newspaper, Computer Club, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, STEM Club, and Tigers on a Hike. Students in third and fourth grade may also participate in chorus and vocal ensemble. We have a school store run by fourth graders where students can purchase supplies. Belmont Elementary has a nature trail on our campus where we can teach children more about nature and conservation, as well as an outdoor classroom.

Belmont Elementary School is a wonderful place to learn and grow. The school is located south of Laconia and north of Concord, New Hampshire. It is situated off Route 140, ¼ mile west of the intersection of Routes 140 and 106. Please visit us to experience our enthusiasm for learning!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Job Requirements This is a 6 hour per school-day position and qualifies for district-sponsored benefits including district contribution toward health insurance plus fully paid dental, life and long-term disability; as well as sick time, and personal time. This position is for 184 days which includes 178 school days, 1 workshop day before school begins, 1 workshop day as assigned by the district and 4 paid holidays.

The application must be made through SchoolSpring.com and must include a cover letter, resume, and 3 current letters of reference.

Successful completion, with satisfactory results. of a post-offer, pre-employment criminal background check, including fingerprints, is required.

Associates Degree or NHDOE Paraeducator Certification is required. At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred. At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Associate degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information Tonyel Mitchell-Berry, Director of Student Services 58 School Street Belmont, New Hampshire 03220 Phone: (603) 267-9223 Email: tmitchell-berry@sau80.org