Educational Assistant - .5 Behavior Re-Director/ .5 Special Ed

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Provides behavior redirection strategies to reduce the use of punishment techniques and promote learning.
• Guides student’s behavior from inappropriate to appropriate.
• Provides immediate and consistent interventions for students with inappropriate, disruptive behavior(s).
• Meets with students referred for inappropriate behavior(s) and intervenes early in the behavior cycle.
• Shortens the time a student is out of the classroom due to inappropriate behavior(s).
• Provides a structured format which helps students investigate their inappropriate behavior(s).
• Helps students focus on positive choices.
• Develops written plans with students, teachers and/or families to improve inappropriate behavior(s).
• Returns student to the classroom, as soon as possible, with a plan for positive choices that enable learning to occur.
• Keeps accurate records and utilizes district logs for all students served.
• Serves as a model in developing students’ language and positive behavior.
• Provides observation and consultation, as needed, for teachers to reduce disruptive, inappropriate student behaviors in the classroom.
• Attends required trainings annually, as determined by the Counseling Department.
• All Behavioral Redirectors must attend Non-violent Crisis Intervention training
• New Behavior Redirectors must attend an orientation training.

DUTIES: In addition to the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must perform the following duties:

• Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.
• Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Albuquerque Public Schools.
• Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, District policy and administrative regulations.
• Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of District inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.
• Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.
• Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility.
• Regularly attends and participates on the school’s Health and Wellness Team
• Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.

Preferences include:

• Education Assistant Experience
• Behavior Management Experience
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Licensure based on State Department of Education Regulation No. 90-5
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience with educational equipment preferred.

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