Job Description

Opening for Behavioral Support Teaching Assistant for Northside Middle School

Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the main office and guidance office, to assist certified professional staff with students' behavioral needs to meet educational/social goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise students needing behavioral support and other duties as directed by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Terms of Employment:
Less than 12 month
7 Hours per day
Full Benefits
Grade 6 on Classified Staff Salary Matrix
Other conditions and stipulations as listed in the Classified Staff Handbook

Starting Hourly Rate Placement: $17.07-18.47
An additional $1 per hour will be paid from referendum

Hiring Manager: Evan Burton - burtone@bcsc.k12.in.us