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Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with students in small groups or in one-to-one assignments to observe, teach, or support children in their learning activities or behavioral goals. •Under the direction of the Mental Health Advisor, provides individualized 1-on-1 behavioral support by matching the intervention to the unique needs of each child. •Address unsafe behaviors through the utilization of the Teaching Pyramid or other supportive non-physical strategies. •Under the direction of the Mental Health Advisor, conduct classroom observations and Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) for specific children. •Assist in the implementation of the students Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), and behavior intervention plan. •Provide appropriate community resources to families. •Actively participate and collaborate in all assigned meetings. •Assist the teacher in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, and cooperative classroom and learning environment. •Coach teachers and parents by modeling strategies and providing education on effective methods to support the child’s prosocial behavior and development. •Accompany and supervise students on community based instructional outings or field trips; reinforces positive behavior in public settings; assists students in learning life skills such as crossing streets safely, riding buses, etc. Participate as a member of the appropriate team or committee to assist staff with developing and implementing individual or site crisis management plans. •Confer, on a regular basis, with teachers regarding planning and scheduling activities, progress in instructional goals and objectives, pertinent health or behavior concerns and overall child progress. •Provide center team and Mental Health Advisor with information on student progress through observation, daily contact, and maintenance of accurate student progress records/logs. •Assist in establishing and maintaining routine informational and operational records and files related to IFSP and IEP meetings and goals. •Assist students in becoming self-reliant; foster student independence in classroom and learning environments. •Assist children at mealtimes according to their individual needs. •Assist lifting of students in and out of wheelchairs, braces, and other orthopedic equipment; assist in physically transferring/lifting students to and from their wheelchairs for busing, school, and/or community activities. •Guide students and/or provide appropriate modeling in a variety of areas to support safe and full participation in class activities. •Maintain confidentiality of child records and classroom information in accordance with legal requirements and policies. •Participate in weekly case supervision with Mental Health Advisor. •Provide home visits, when needed for families. •Attend training, in-service, and staff meetings as required, which may occur offsite and beyond the normal workday or work week. •Other duties as assigned by the Mental Health Advisor, Educational Health and Supportive Services Director, Program Director, and Chief Executive Officer. Health and Safety:

Ensure the health and welfare of children and staff is maintained at all times. •Mandated to report suspected child abuse. •Report safety hazards and injuries immediately to the Site Director and ensure the proper paperwork is completed in a timely manner. Skills and Abilities:

Passion to work with neurodivergent and differently abled children. •Demonstrate effective knowledge of child development and behavior. •Extensive understanding of the unique needs of exceptional children. •Skilled in teaching and providing behavioral intervention techniques and strategies. •Ability to work independently under general supervision. •Ability to learn the methods and procedures that must be followed in assigned classroom/program. •Ability to build rapport and maintain appropriate boundaries with children, families, and staff. •Understand and successfully follow oral and written instructions. Understand the needs of assigned children and effectively relate to these needs in a learning situation. •Effectively support assigned children in a variety of situations, maintaining emotional control under difficult and emergency situations. •Maintain a variety of records related to the activities and operations of assigned classroom/program in a confidential manner where appropriate. •Exercise tact, diplomacy, and good judgment in dealing with students with severe medical disabilities. •Maintain confidentiality of records or discussions. •Effective record-keeping practices and procedures. •Assist teachers and administrators in assisting with unsafe behavior. •Organized, creative, independent, self-motivated, enthusiastic, dependable, detail-oriented, flexible in scheduling based and prioritization, and driven by excellence. •Must possess exceptional communication skills to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral

SJB Child Development Centers is committed to providing high quality learning environments to support the success and well-being of children and families in our diverse communities.

​We believe all children, regardless of economic status, deserve investment by dedicated skilled professionals in warm environments, which educate, engage, and inspire. Since 1971, it has been SJB’s privilege to prepare children and families for brighter and more prosperous futures with innovative services transcending traditional childcare. By providing children with the care and education they deserve and parents with access to the resources they need, we work together to create a vibrant, thriving community.​