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 Attachment(s): Student Support Assistant