Tiger Connect Coach

JOB TITLE:Tiger Connect CoachDEPARTMENT:InstructionREPORTS TO:Teacher/AdministratorFLSA STATUS:Non-ExemptEMPLOYMENT STATUS:Full time, 9 monthsSALARY: Based on Experience and EducationMINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:Education:Associates degree or successful completion of Para Pro or Work Keys assessments requiredExperience:6 months working with children withbehavior challenges preferredSkills:Completion of MANDT and CPR training; knowledge of and appropriate use of behavior intervention strategiesSUMMARY:ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:These statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to the position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.Functions as an active team member in the provision of instructional support to the certified teacher by:a.  attend training sessions as directed by classroom teacher and/or administrator in an effort to fully support studentsb. assisting with individual student instruction using lessons developed by the teacher including written and oral materialsc.  assisting with supplementary work for students and directing independent study under the supervision of the teacherd.  reinforcing lessons with small groups of studentse.  administering classroom assessments and collecting data on student progress, scoring tests and papers, and keeping records and filing as directed by teacherf.  assisting the teacher in observing, recording and charting behaviorg.  monitor the class when teacher is out of the roomh.manage interfering student behavior by implementing positive behavioral management strategies designed to promote positive social student engagement;respects and collaborates with teachers discipline decisions and methods; looks for cues signaling student unrest and provides early intervention; assists students in time-out room, monitors student while in time-out, assists with debriefing and processing of problems with studentsi.attending 504, IEP meetings and/or parent meetings at the request of the team2.   Provides non-instructional support by:a.transporting students,supervising bus duty including assisting with adaptive equipment, monitoring students waiting for or returning via shuttle bus, monitoring physical welfare of studentsb.  accompanying students from the classroom to other areas or school sites as neededc.  supervising the playground and lunchroom including inside/outside recess, helping students with ticket purchase, helping students through the lunch line, monitoring class while in the cafeteriad.  setting up and maintaining special classroom equipment and learning centerse.  responding quickly and assisting with crisis problems and disciplinef.   assisting with general classroom organization such as lockers, cubbies, diaper bagsg.  assists with providing supervision for all students and other duties as directed by teacher and/or administrator3. Performs other duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOR:Ability to use sound judgment in any situation. Ability to deal successfully and rapidly with changes in assignments and properly respond to applicable correspondence/communication received. Ability to project a professional company image through in-person, phone, and electronic interaction. Ability to build and foster harmonious rapport and work cooperatively with District staff and the public while achieving the objectives and goals of the position. Ability to handle problematic and/or difficult situations professionally by communicating with the appropriate person.ATTENDANCE STATEMENT:Able to be in attendance for assigned responsibilities with 95% attendance.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:Primarily inside working conditions with minimal exposure to extreme environmental conditions. Some outside duty assignments required with exposure to pollen, heat, cold, wind, humidity or other weather conditions. Risk of exposure to bodily fluids. Exposure to aggressive and combative behavior of students.PHYSICAL STANDARDS:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach. Talking and hearing as to communicate verbally; smell to identify odors; close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) with or without correction; distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) with or without correction; color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; ability to react quickly with no advance warning to secure student safety, including running/chasing student and/or to control student behavior. Walking as required to perform responsibilities and care for students (> 30% of time)