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Hamilton County Department Of Education
Behavior Educational Assistant
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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.
$33,890 / year median in Tennessee
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Overview Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. Chattanooga Central High School is a public high school in Harrison, Tennessee, operated by the Hamilton County Board of Education. Our school is full of more than 100 years of prideful tradition! We are a collaborative group of educators who strive to provide students with opportunities to be successful! Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. 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 Response to Intervention Behavior (RTI2-B), Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) and Social Emotional Learning including the five competencies with assigned schools, assistants will support teachers' effort to increasing student achievement. Responsibilities 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.