JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:  Exceptional Children Behavior Coach Assistant

Reports To:  EC Director

Salary:  Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits:  Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS) and NC State Health Plan

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Work Week Schedule:  Monday – Friday

Work Hours:  7:30AM – 4:00PM; occasional evenings and weekends

Employment Term:  10 months

Northeast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies is a public regional STEM school serving students in grades 5-12. Our coaches facilitate learning through hands-on, project and problem based instruction that is thoughtfully designed to challenge students. We encourage and support each other to think differently, creatively, and purposefully about teaching and learning, keeping with the idea that we’re all teachers, we’re all learners, and we all have potential for high intellectual and professional growth throughout our lives.

Position Purpose 

The NEAAAT Exceptional Children's Behavior Coach Assistant is responsible for promoting a positive and successful learning experience for students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). The Behavior Coach Assistant, under the general supervision of an Exceptional Children Coach,  the Director of Exceptional Children, or Administration, will perform a variety of tasks to provide academic support, meet the intensive behavioral needs of students, and ensure a safe, high-quality instructional environment. This role focuses on helping students develop appropriate emotional regulation, social skills, and replacement behaviors that contribute to their academic, personal, and professional success within the general and special education settings.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Builds rapport and trust with students to support successful goal completion and encourage positive self-esteem.
• Assists coaches in executing academic, behavioral, and life-skill instruction and evaluating its effectiveness.
• Assists student(s) with learning. 
• Implements evidence-based Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and utilizes positive reinforcement strategies based on the individual needs of the assigned students.
• Collects, records, and articulates accurate behavioral data to help track student progress and the effectiveness of interventions.
• Intervenes, monitors, and documents student behavior during crisis situations, utilizing approved de-escalation techniques.
• Assists with crisis prevention and physical interventions.
• Provides proactive support to diminish behaviors during transitions, in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, and off-campus locations.
• Works one-on-one or in small groups with students to teach appropriate social behaviors and coping skills.
• Assists with any tasks students are not able to perform independently and constantly monitors their safety and well-being.
• Carries out therapeutic regimens (e.g., behavior modification, PT, OT) under the direction of licensed professionals.
• Monitor students on the bus as needed
• Performs various clerical duties as needed, such as developing and filing incident reports, maintaining behavior tracking charts, checking daily attendance, and preparing instructional materials.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of student records and behavioral information in accordance with established guidelines.
• Carries out other duties assigned by the Director of Exceptional Children or the Chief Executive Officer.

Formal Education & Certification  

• Associate degree or equivalent course hours
• Two years of experience working with school-aged children, preferably those demonstrating emotional or behavioral difficulties.
• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or completion of district-approved crisis response training (e.g., CPI) is highly preferred.
• Training provided to high-potential candidates.

Knowledge & Experience  

• Understanding of the intellectual, emotional, and social development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success.
• Basic knowledge of applied behavior analysis, autism, and emotional disabilities.
• Demonstrates a patient, objective, and receptive attitude toward students with severe behavioral challenges.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-centered environment with effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Understands the critical nature of building positive working relationships with students, parents, specialists, and colleagues.
• Familiarity with various software applications used at the school.
• Effective interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills.  
• Good organizational skills and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong customer-service orientation. 
• Represents the school positively in the community.

Work Conditions   

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, hand, and power tools, and to handle other computer components.  
• Ability to safely handle the physical demands of managing aggressive student behaviors, which may occasionally require lifting, pushing, or pulling 50 to 100 pounds.
• Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking, including repetitive motions.
• Ability to stand in excess of 6 hours.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.  

NEAAAT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NEAAAT complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.