About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION: A member of the therapeutic day school team, is responsible for assisting in classroom activities through implementation of individualized behavior management programs, including crisis intervention techniques. Primary Responsibilities: Identifies problem areas and assists staff in initiating corrective interventions. Helps to establish therapeutic relationships among students, staff and parents, recognizes their individual needs, and accurately observes, assesses and documents their mood, behavior, verbalization and implementation of appropriate interventions. Assists the teacher in providing structure in the classroom by initiating activities and enabling students to utilize free time appropriately. Assists teacher with instruction in academic subjects. Contributes to the planning and implementation of individual educational plan interventions by providing accurate clinical assessments based on observations and interactions. Effectively co-leads therapeutic groups as assigned. Evaluate and maintains a safe environment. Assists educational team with crisis prevention and physical intervention, as needed. Benefit Information