POSITION OVERVIEW

This employee provides assistance to students with behavioral challenges on the autism spectrum, under the direction of a licensed teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school, supplemented by course work in child development or a related field.
• Experience working with students with behavioral challenges on the autism spectrum, or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstration of knowledge, abilities, and skills to effectively manage the behaviors of children with behavioral challenges and the ability to collect, record, and use behavioral data

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Reports to:Principal/Assistant Principal
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Months/Days/Hours: 10 months/ 188 days/ 7 hours
Salary Level: Universal
Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation
Salary Range: $35.41hourly
Remote Work Eligible: No

• An employee in this position is responsible for supporting the implementation of the behavioral plans for students.
• Behavioral assistants will participate in on-going training in highly specialized strategies and interventions for implementing individualized behavior plans under the direction of LCPS staff.
• Experienced workers in these positions will be expected to use training to take appropriate actions to deal with recurring behavioral situations with the supervision of the teacher.
• Performs related work as required.