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The Monticello Community School District is looking for an Elementary Behavior Associate to work at Shannon and Carpenter Elementary Schools. This position will work approximately 7 hours per day while school is in session.

For more information, please contact Denny Folken, Elementary Principal, at denny.folken@monticello.k12.ia.us. Job description below:

Elementary Behavior Associate Reports to: Building Principal Days of Service: August - May/Jun *Daily Hours: Hours and work year is established by the Superintendent with the approval of the Board of Directors. *Status: __ Full Time _ X_ Part Time X_ Hourly __ Salary Date Revised: 4/2024 Basic Function: To support elementary students by teaming with parents, teachers, coaches, counselor(s), and the principal to eliminate, or reduce the impact of Tier II/III student behaviors and increase successful academic outcomes. Essential Functions: **

• Build relationships with all elementary students that exhibit chronic Tier II/III behaviors. Check-in with these students, their teachers, and the Tier II/III Team on a regular basis to determine appropriate levels of student support.
• Participate, as needed, in crisis intervention services (respond in a timely manner to crisis situations, assume leadership or guidance roles as requested, facilitate referrals as appropriate).
• Provide direct student instruction during co-teaching opportunities or when extra supplemental or intensive instruction is necessary.
• Support students using CPI and Restorative Practice techniques including nonviolent crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies to minimize time away from instruction.
• Work closely with K-12 Behavior Coach to support teachers with classroom management strategies.
• Work with school team implementing interventions and revising the intervention plan based on data results.
• Work with instructors to support district work in implementing evidence-based behavior intervention and assessment practices to decrease student behavior referrals.
• Communicate with students, teachers, and other staff on a daily basis.
• Maintain professional documentation on students served.
• Maintain adequate safeguards for the confidentiality of information.
• Collaborate with school and AEA staff to meet student needs and assist student development.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities through various means such as staff development opportunities, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Duties could be modified or changed as our student population changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specifications/Qualifications : Experience working with student behaviors preferred, but not required. Physical Requirements : May be required to lift up to 20 pounds. Must be physically capable of implementing CPI techniques. Working Conditions : Generally, will work indoors, but may be required to work out-of-doors. May include hot conditions depending on local weather conditions. All classrooms are heated. Most elementary classrooms are not climate-controlled.