Anne Arundel County Public Schools · 14 hours ago
Assistant: Learning Lab - Point Pleasant Elementary
Glen Burnie, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expAnne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking an Assistant for the Learning Lab at Point Pleasant Elementary. This role involves implementing behavioral intervention strategies and supporting students exhibiting challenging behaviors to help them succeed in the educational environment.
EducationHigher EducationNon ProfitPrimary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Works directly with students in small groups and individually to implement instructional programs, plans and activities for students who are disruptive to the educational environment
Teaches social skills for replacement behaviors that contribute to disruptive, challenging behaviors
Monitors students’ behaviors as they return to the classroom through follow up with the referring teachers to provide feedback and suggestions for successful functioning in school/classroom
Participates in training of school staff on supporting Behavioral Intervention Plans for students that access the Learning Lab
Responsible for developing /scheduling student groups daily
Implements Skill streaming: The Elementary Student, and Second Step in the Learning Labs. Keeps daily records and logs for students in the Learning Labs.Completes daily data collection and uses the data for decision making for students referred to the Learning Lab
Assists students with development of classroom reentry plans following time spent in the Learning Lab for de-escalation
If student is having difficulty settling down, uses verbal intervention techniques to help the student de-escalate, and if necessary and as a last resort uses non-violent physical crisis intervention (CPI)
Assists in the re-establishment of relations between the students and referring teacher, mediating, and resolving issues or difficulties to create a cohesive learning environment in which every student participates and feels comfortable
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required
At least 48 college credits or the passing of the Parapro exam
Considerable patience and ability to work with students with challenging behaviors
Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist students
Ability to exercise patience, courtesy, tact and good judgment in dealing with difficult students
Ability to establish effective and cooperative working relations with professional and support staff
Demonstrates ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment
Two (2) additional years successful experience required for advancement
Achievement of Registered Behavior Technician Certification or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification required for advancement
Preferred
48 college credit hours including course work in human development, child psychology, counseling, special education, or related field preferred
Associate's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred
Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred)
Hold or be eligible for Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification issued by AACPS/Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) preferred
Hold or be eligible for Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification issued by Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc preferred
Company
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Anne Arundel County Public Schools is a public school district that operates elementary, middle, and higher educational institutions.
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