CHOICES Aide

Reports to: Campus Principal and Assigned Teacher(s)

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Compensation Plan: Clerical/Paraprofessional

Pay Grade: 02

Minimum Hourly Rate: $16.60

Minimum Annual Salary: $24,833.6

Duty Days: 187 days per year

Primary Purpose:

CHOICES Assistants will provide extended classroom support and follow up for students who have received services through the School Behavior plan. CHOICES Assistants will monitor and model evidence/research-based behavior intervention strategies based on Denton ISD code of conduct and/or The CHOICES handbook. CHOICES Aide will help with data collection and analysis, communicate with Behavior Outreach Specialists regarding further needs, and ensure that behavior interventions will be practiced with fidelity. CHOICES Aide will be a resource for equitable opportunities for students with challenging behaviors. CHOICES Aide will work to maintain the interventions with existing supports in the school and will streamline the shift of responsibility to the school staff. CHOICES Aide will coordinate with campus administration to implement and deliver innovative research-based behavior curriculum to select students receiving CHOICES services.

Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass a rigorous content-oriented exam

or

• Associate degree or 48 semester hours of college credit

Certification

• Current Texas educational aide certificate or ability to obtain

Experience

• Some experience working with children

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Provide direct support to staff by introducing and modeling research/evidence-based interventions
• Provide direct support to students by assisting students academically and provide interventions to support the curriculum
• Coordinate with Behavior Specialists/Liaisons and school staff to implement behavior curriculum
• Provide transition plans and support for students moving from one educational setting to another
• Coordinate with Behavior Specialists/Liaisons and school staff to develop effective intervention plan
• Coordinate with Behavior Specialists/Liaisons and school staff to develop crisis/safety plans
• Provide interventions to enable students to remain in school and/or help stabilize
• Deliver behavioral-based curriculum to CHOICES students
• Monitor student's attendance and suspension data

Other Related Duties:

• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for full duty day supervision of assigned students

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools and Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; may require occasional district-wide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.