8.00 hours/day, 175 days/year

The job of Behavior & Substitute Support Personnel is done for the purpose/s of supervising and assisting students in order to continue his or her education as consistently and seamlessly as possible; implementing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established guidelines; modeling and mentoring appropriate behavior for students; assessing and monitoring behavioral improvement; assisting in the implementation of behavior modification; and monitoring and reporting student behavior and performance.

Essential Functions

• Ability to be flexible in order to adapt to daily changing assignment for the purpose of ensuring student learning objectives are
• Advocates for students for the purpose of building relationahips and developing a safe learning environment.
• Assigns discipline to students under guidance of building administration or principal designee for the purpose of ensuring students, who break the rules, are given appropriate
• Assists classroom teachers and guidance counselors with at-risk students for the purpose of maintaining a safe
• Attends meetings for the purpose of gathering and dispensing
• Collaborates with building staff (e.g. teachers, principal, office staff, etc.) for the purpose of receiving clear direction regarding lesson plans and expectations of assigned
• Communicates with stakeholders (e.g. teachers, regarding assigned students' progress; parents, school personnel, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of participating in needs assessments and developing positive professional
• Develops ongoing, positive relationships, on behalf of individual students (e.g. teachers, parents, District personnel, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of providing information related to student progress, as assigned in their individual educational program, and mentoring students for attaining successful
• Facilitates a variety of learning processes (e.g. skill development in social appropriateness, anger management, conflict resolution, bullying; developing student-parent-school communication, etc.) for the purpose of providing learning concepts, practice, and
• Facilitates student programs as needed (e.g. social emotional learning, Crime Stoppers, mentorship, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning
• Guides students in personal interactions and/or specific student issues for the purpose of developing interpersonal skills and successful problem-solving
• Implements plans and goals set forth by the regular classroom teacher (e.g. procedures, rules, classroom routines, building policy, substitute instructions, etc.) for the purpose of providing consistency in classroom management and normal classroom routines, and maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Implements proactive behavioral strategies for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documentation files and records for the purpose of providing written reference and reliable information for administration and instructional teams; documenting student progress in accordance with mandated
• Monitors students within a variety of activities for the purpose of assuring their health, safety, and
• Monitors positive behaviors (e.g. professional/ethical public image, relational skills, appropriate written and verbal communication, manners, honors diversity and mutual respect, etc.) for the purpose of promoting appropriate social and interpersonal behavior in alignment with district
• Monitors students within a variety of school environments (e.g. school grounds, restrooms, halls, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student compliance to established regulations, providing mediation, maintaining a safe and positive learning environment, and establishing
• Oversees a wide variety of on and off campus special events during school hours, after-hours, and on weekends (e.g. varsity athletics, dances, theatre productions, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe extracurricular activities as needed and/or
• Provides positive reinforcement to students (e.g. encouragement, consistency, positive attitude, etc.) for the purpose of acting as a role model and supporting students in meeting individual plan objectives and school-wide discipline
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. building emergency protocol, fights, suspected child abuse and/or substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns and directing to appropriate personnel for

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; adhering to safety practices and procedures; analyzing data; applying assessment instruments; planning and managing projects; and developing positive relationships with parents, students, District personnel.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with learning/behavioral issues; basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading; instructional materials and techniques; safe practices in classroom and other activities; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; reading and writing communication skills; record keeping techniques; age appropriate activities/behaviors; assessment instruments and techniques; health standards and hazards; community resources; school safety and security practices; and stages of child development.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: learning the methods, procedures, functions and limitation of assigned duties; supervising and disciplining students according to approved policies and procedures; modeling appropriate social skills, social interaction and appearance; applying behavior modification techniques developed for classroom use; writing observations and document student behavior; intervening positively in, and diffusing potential confrontations among students; providing and implementing oral and written directions; communicating effectively orally and in writing with children and adults; reading, interpreting and following rules, regulations, policies and procedures; establishing and maintaining effective and empathetic working relationships with others; maintaining confidentiality; understanding the exceptional needs of assigned students; adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds; dealing with frequent interruptions; organizing tasks; setting priorities; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking, 30% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent

Certificates and Licenses: Valid State of Wyoming Teaching License or Substitute Teaching Permit