Behavior Educational Assistant

Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is committed to excellence for every student and seeks outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, you can find your place in Hamilton County.

The purpose of this classification is to provide teaching assistance under the direction of a licensed teacher in classrooms or as otherwise needed. The Behavior Education Assistant will serve as a member of the support team for an assigned school, providing assistance to students, staff, and families using best practices for assisting individuals and groups of students. Through the application of positive behavior supports or RTI2-B, MTSS, and Social Emotional Learning (including the five competencies) with assigned schools, assistants will support teachers’ efforts to increase student achievement.

Hixson Elementary is a K-5 Community School (in partnership with Northside Neighborhood House) located in Hixson, TN, just north of Chattanooga. We strive to make Hamilton County one of the fastest improving school systems in Tennessee. We have been recognized as a Level Five recipient five times and have achieved Reward Status for the past four years. We have also received the Governor’s Civics Seal Award for three consecutive years.

Our teachers are collaborative, dedicated, energetic, and hold high expectations for our students.

We are proud to serve as the school for the deaf for elementary students in Hamilton County, which includes a PreK Deaf Ed class. We have three full-time (and one part-time) ESOL teachers who meet the needs of our English Language Learners. We also have a full-time bilingual Parent Coordinator, a School Counselor, Social Worker, and Truancy Specialist who help meet the needs of our students and families.

We have a diverse student body which allows our young people the opportunity to build relationships with others.

We desire teachers who are effective team members, are willing to share ideas, be creative, and go above and beyond to serve our children. When adding teachers to our team, we also look for someone who is reliable, positive, receptive, and a lifelong learner.

We are grateful for our community partners who offer opportunities to enrich the whole child. Our students participate in Basketball, Operation Get Active (Soccer), The Good News Club, and after-school tutoring.

Go WILDCATS!

• Assists teachers in classroom or other educational settings; oversees, monitors, or conducts classes during the temporary absence of teachers; assists teachers in setting up and conducting various class activities and projects; works with and assists students during class activities and projects; prepares instructional materials for classroom use; copies materials for use by teachers; sets up and assists with classroom technology; assists in administering and grading tests;
  
  assists in evaluating student performance and skill levels; creates bulletin boards, displays, or wall decorations; and assists with cleanup activities.
• Assists Instructions
• Implements strong behavior programs, plans, and strategies appropriate for young learners while using MTSS and RTI2-B.
• Supports the tiered MTSS/RTI2-B system and connects Social Emotional Learning (SEL) support and SPED resources as needed (including 504).
• Provides tutoring or one-on-one assistance to students in basic educational skills; assists students with word study, spelling, sentence writing, reading, math, science, physical education, or other areas; utilizes instructional programs; assists with development of lesson plans.
• Assists in maintaining order in the classroom and, with administrative staff, administers discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior; manages student conduct and disciplinary issues in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Monitors students in cafeteria, auditorium, halls, bus zones, or other common areas; organizes groups of students on arrival/departure; seats students in appropriate areas; assists in cleaning tables or spills; chaperones students…