Behavioral Education Assistant

About the Employer

Behavior Educational Assistant (BEA) - 7.50 hours/day for 183 days/year (prorated)

Job Summary

The Behavior Educational Assistant (BEA) is a district program support position that provides educational and classroom assistance under the guidance of teachers, principals, vice principals, and other supervisors. The BEA assists in carrying out instructional activities, promoting student safety and well-being, and reinforcing classroom programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Confer and Model with Teachers, Supervisor, and Colleagues

Confers and models with teachers, supervisor, and other colleagues to plan day-to-day routines, programs, and special projects, including SEL supports and special projects for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing 504, behavior plan, and IEP objectives.

Program-Related Instructional Activities

Performs program-related instructional, behavioral, and other activities, including helping students with individualized educational plans (IEP, behavior, safety, etc.) and other related activities.

Delegated Instructional Tasks

Undertakes delegated instructional tasks for individuals and small groups; assists with classroom assignments and monitoring student activities in the classroom and other locations.

Classroom Management Interventions

Implements classroom, small group, and individual social and behavioral management interventions/systems.

Personal Student Information Management

Manages personal student information according to federal and state laws and district policies and maintains strict confidentiality.

Routine Clerical Work

Performs routine clerical work such as typing, photocopying, filing, record-keeping, and answering telephones.

Training and Coaching

Provides training, coaching, and modeling for assigned building and classroom supervision including field trips, playground, lunch, hall, and bus duty to include on-bus supervision.

Crisis Prevention/Intervention Strategies

Implements district and program-adopted crisis prevention/intervention strategies including the use of de-escalating procedures, physical interventions to avoid injuries, and other safety protocols. Employees must pass physical restraint training in order to maintain employment.

Testing and Assessment Support

Assists teachers and specialists in the testing and assessment of student skills.

Developmental Data Management

Records and maintains accurate developmental data on student performance.

Positive Communication

Maintains positive communication with school personnel, community agencies, and parents/guardians under the direction of specialists.

Staff Development

Attends district workshops and staff development classes to remain current on behavioral, medical, and data collection procedures.

Knowledge and Understanding of District Policies

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all district policies and procedures.

Attendance

Consistent, daily, and punctual attendance is required.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Office Equipment Operation

Operates and troubleshoots various office equipment including telephones and photocopy machines.

In-Service Training and Meetings

Attends in-service training, staff meetings, and other meetings as assigned.

Reporting Issues

Reports issues to the principal and the appropriate authorities including safety, sanitary, and fire hazards, vandalism, thefts, and errant wildlife.

Other Requirements

Consistently follows all applicable federal and state laws and all district policies, rules, and supervisor directions. Observes ergonomics of sedentary office work including placement of computers and monitors, and sitting alignment. Observes proper lifting techniques and other strategies to avoid accidents and personal injury while performing job duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

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.
* Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED is required. An associate degree or two years of study at a community college/university is preferred.
* Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, listening to others, keeping emotions under control, remaining open to others' ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit.
* Language Skills: Ability to communicate English fluently both verbally and in writing, including proficiency in spelling and grammar.
* Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
* Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral, schedule, or diagram form.
* Computer Skills: Ability to effectively use office computers and internet access for email, research, word processing, database manipulation, visual presentations, and general web-based applications.

Physical Expectations

The physical expectations described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* The employee is regularly required to talk, see, or hear.
* The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use fingers and hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and move around inside and outside of buildings.
* The employee is occasionally required to push, pull, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, and crouch.
* The employee must lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
* The employee may occasionally climb stairs or ladders.
* The employee must have, with or without vision correction, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
* The employee must regularly use approved restraint and de-escalation procedures with students.
* The employee must occasionally move quickly and sometimes run to keep students safe and avoid injuries.
* The employee must regularly lift students up to 35 pounds and lift, with assistance, students weighing up to 150 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
* The work environment is a regular and/or special needs classroom setting and other activity/learning areas.
* The noise level of the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon the location, student population, and current activities.
* The employee occasionally will be required to supervise students during their arrival/departure and recess.
* The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions, including seasonal heat and cold.
* The employee may occasionally be exposed to contagious diseases, bodily fluids, and blood-borne pathogens.
* The employee may be exposed to moving parts of nearby machinery, a variety of cleaning agents, some hazardous chemicals and fumes, risk of electrical shock, and mechanical vibration.

Special Requirements

The person selected for this position must be able to provide:
* Proof of educational requirements, verify identity, and employment authorization, complete a pre-employment record check, and be approved by the state department of education after having a fingerprint-based criminal history verification completed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lake Oswego School District is committed to being an antiracist, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law.
* Losd is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 503-534-2000.
* Speech/hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.
* Lake Oswego School District is a drug-free/smoke-free workplace