CLASSIFICATION IV
Master Agreement
TCCAPSA Benefits Summary - School Year
Retirement Benefits
Teacher Instructional Assistant
Classification: TCCAPSA, Class IV
Status: 2026/27 school year (180 working days)
Directly Reports: Building Principal
Location: Eastern Elementary School
General Summary:
The Behavior Assistant works as part of a team to provide assistance to students in the classroom, playground and main office by providing interventions and strategies to students that are experiencing behavioral/emotional needs. The Behavioral Assistant collaborates with school personnel regarding the implementation of various behavioral strategies and interventions. This position reports to the Building Principal.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assists student(s) with daily needs, ensuring sensitivity to the student’s needs and conditions.
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Assists with handling student behaviors, including de-escalation and interventions.
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Guides students and provides appropriate behavioral modeling in a variety of settings.
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Provides behavioral interventions to assigned student(s) while assisting the teacher(s), social workers/behavioral specialists/behavioral interventionists, with implementation of various strategies and interventions.
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Takes part in planning meetings.
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Attends training or in-services.
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Performs other duties as assigned and allowable under grant funding.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
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Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma. Previous college credit, WorkKeys certification or college degree preferred.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
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Previous experience working with children.
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Skills in crises and rapidly developing behavioral needs of students.
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Ability to lift 50 pounds.
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Ability to follow directions.
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Ability to work independently.
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Ability to assist with maintaining records of student progress.
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Excellent organizational skills.
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Ability to resolve conflict.
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Dependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information.
- Willingness to attend training.
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Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.
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Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
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Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
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Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
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Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
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The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
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Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
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Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
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Ability to work effectively and efficiently.
Environmental Conditions:
Incumbents work in indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Duties may be completed in cold and hot temperatures, including work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces. Work environment includes working around students, school equipment, and office equipment.
Work Schedules:
Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district’s school year calendar.
Background Checks:
The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
