Educational Assistant (EA IV) - Affective Needs (AN) Program
Core
Provides specialized, intensive, and individualized support to students with complex emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges in a school setting.
Role type
Special education paraprofessional (affective needs focus)
Builds
Safe, structured, and therapeutic learning environments for students with affective needs
Domain
K-12 Education / Special Education / Mental Health Support
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis intervention and de-escalation, implementing Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), data collection on student behavior, collaboration with mental health professionals, IEP goal implementation, restorative practices facilitation
Preferred skills
First Aid & CPR certification, experience with Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI), ability to remain calm in high-stress situations
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Implement student-specific crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies; Provide consistent support to students during emotional distress; Assist students with developing social-emotional learning and coping skills; Collaborate with Special Education Teachers and mental health professionals; Maintain situational awareness to ensure student safety; Support students in accessing curriculum and completing assignments
Seniority
Entry-level / Individual Contributor