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Job Title: Behavioral Aide

Location: West Central Education District Beacon (Setting IV) Program located in Melrose, MN

Reports To: Program Administrator

Position Overview: 

The position is responsible for working with the special education teacher to support students behavioral and academic needs.  Duties include, but are not limited to: 

Essential Functions:

• Interacting with students according to their Individual Education Plan including their Positive Behavior Support Plan

• Provide Academic/Behavior Interventions

• Supports students with engagement, independent skills, promotes age appropriate self management skills including problem solving, decision making, communication, social skills, conflict resolution, and emotion management.

• Monitor Academic/Behavior Benchmark Assessments

• Support and Track Behavior

• Assists individual skill development in dressing, eating, toileting, and other daily living skills.

• Promotes a safe learning environment; using de-escalation techniques, motivational strategies

• Plan and lead social skill group sessions and specials (arts and crafts, motor activities, etc) under the direction of certified staff

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality

• Ability to physically restrain a student if behavior escalates to potentially unsafe level

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships

• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate in writing and verbally

• Ability to work with students individually and in groups

• Ability to use technology

Position Details: 

Hours 7:45-3:15

Compensation

Internal candidates: Per the Non-Certified Employment Agreement

External candidates: Range $18.12-$22.98

Qualifications

• High school diploma

• Valid driver’s license

• Certification as Highly Qualified

To Apply:

Internal Candidates:  Email Vanessa Hoffarth to express interest in the open position. 

External candidates: Email the completed job application, letter of interest, resume, and 2 letters of reference to Vanessa Hoffarth, vhoffarth@wced6026.com

Posting Deadline: Position is open until filled.