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Behavioral Intervention Aide
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$34,105 / year median in Missouri
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Behavioral Intervention Aide
Chillicothe R-II School District
Chillicothe Elementary - Chillicothe, Missouri This job is also posted in Chillicothe R-II School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5923601
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
SUMMARY:
The Behavior Intervention Aide will assist in implementing interventions and supports to help students develop appropriate behavior, coping skills, and social skills. This position provides support to the instructional program by reinforcing positive behavioral strategies, collecting data, and assisting staff and students to meet individual social and behavioral needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
Assists the Behavior Intervention Teacher and classroom staff in implementing behavior/success plans for students with behavioral challenges.
Supports the educational process by working with students in general and/or special education settings.
Reinforces social, emotional, and behavioral goals developed by the instructional team.
Collects, maintains, and monitors behavior data as directed by the Behavior Intervention Teacher.
Observes students in classroom and non-classroom environments to provide input and feedback on progress.
Provides individual or small group support for students to practice social and behavioral strategies and coping skills.
Assists in promoting a positive classroom and school environment to increase learning opportunities for all students.
Participates in meetings and professional development activities as requested.
Encourages parent involvement by supporting communication efforts of the teacher and/or school staff.
Supervises students in classrooms, hallways, lunchroom, playground, or other assigned areas to help maintain safety and order.
Observes confidentiality regarding students and staff when communicating with others.
Follows all policies, rules, and regulations of the Board of Education.
Performs other related duties as assigned to support the effective functioning of the work unit.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises students in various settings as assigned
EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Must have a high school diploma or
GED. EVALUATION
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Nine-month employee. Salary to be established by the Board of Education.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$16.56 Hourly
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance