• Job Description

  Req#: 24588
  Title Code: Assistant: Decision Making Room JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the delivery of intervention strategies, protocols, social skills instruction and techniques for students exhibiting a variety of disruptive, challenging, and/or aggressive behavior in secondary schools who are referred to the Decision Making Rooms (DMR). The nature of the work involves implementing and using behavioral intervention techniques to de-escalate, monitor, and control disruptive behaviors, utilizing behavior management techniques, and to teach social skills replacement behaviors in order to enable students to perform successfully in school. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Works directly with students in small groups and individually to implement instructional programs, plans and activities for students who are disruptive to the educational environment. Teaches social skills for replacement behaviors that contribute to disruptive, challenging behaviors. Monitor student behaviors as they return to the classroom through follow up with the referring teachers and to provide feedback and suggestions for successful functioning in school/classroom. Participates in training of school staff on the development of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans. Provides support to school staff on Cooperative Discipline Techniques. Implements Second Step in the DMR. Keeps daily records and logs for students in the DMR. Completes daily data tracking and uses the data for decision making for students referred to the DMR. Assists students with development of reentry plans following the DMR referral. Uses intervention techniques to help the student de-escalate, including non-violent crisis intervention (CPI). Assists in the re-establishment of relations between the students and referring teacher, mediating, and resolving issues or difficulties to create a cohesive learning environment in which every student participates and feels comfortable. Participation in on-going staff development Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required. Experience Two (2) years experience required. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics Considerable patience and ability to work with students with challenging behaviors. Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist students. Ability to exercise patience, courtesy, tact and good judgment in dealing with challenging students. Ability to establish effective and cooperative working relations with professional and support staff. Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations. Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred). Licenses and Certifications Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment. Hold or be eligible for Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification issued by AACPS/Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) preferred; or Hold or be eligible for Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification issued by Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc preferred. Driving Requirements N/A CAREER LADDER REQUIREMENTS Qualification Requirements for Employment in Higher Grade as a New Hire or Transfer requires: Two (2) additional years successful experience required. Achievement of Registered Behavior Technician Certification or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification required. Eligibility for Consideration for Advancement from Lower Grade to Higher Grade requires: Two (2) years continuous successful experience in the position at the Lower Grade level. Mastery of all responsibilities and duties of the position. Achievement of Professional Certification, License or evidence of course completion in pursuit of such certification or license, if applicable. Evidence of completion of additional training that may be recommended by supervisor and/or participation in approved professional development programs or courses, approved in advance by the supervisor. Successful completion of a minimum of one professional development within the last two years is required. Successful completion of job specific professional developments identified on the job description, performance evaluations and/or the supervisor’s documented recommendation are required. Achievement of identified goals as they relate to the needs of the district and as established by the supervisor. Consistent maintenance of an effective and orderly work environment. Consistent compliance with general office procedures such as standards contained in the AACPS Employee Handbook; demonstration of discretion and excellent customer service; regular and punctual attendance; and building dress code, including wearing AACPS ID badge. Above Satisfactory overall job performance for the two most recent consecutive years of Performance Ratings. Letter of Recommendation written by the supervisor. Additional Requirements for Advancement from Lower Grade to Higher Grade requires: Achievement of Registered Behavior Technician Certification or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification required. LEADERSHIP ROLE N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position. Vision The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. No special vision requirements Work Environment Location Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time Noise Level Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Weight & Force Lifting and carrying requirements None: Travel Requirements N/A JOB INFORMATION Approved Date:10/1/2023 Established Date:10/1/2006 Title Code:C21049 Title:ASSISTANT: DECISION MAKING ROOM Reports to Generic:Principal Reports to Specific:PRINCIPAL ORGANIZATION Division:Deputy Superintendent Office Business Unit:Student Support Services Department:Educational Options & School Climate Negotiated Agreement:Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC) HR JOB INFORMATION Unit:IV Days Worked:191 FLSA Exemption Status:Non-Exempt Grade:SG09;SG10 Click HERE https://www.aacps.org/Page/1623 to view salary scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 4 - SAAAAC). Essential Job: Months Worked:10 Hours Worked:7 Job Family:Educational Support Services Sub-Function:Classroom Assistants

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