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 support staff (crisis intervention & behavioral support)
Builds
Safe, structured, and therapeutic learning environments for students with affective needs
Domain
Education / Special Education / Mental Health Support
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Crisis intervention and de-escalation, Emotional regulation support, Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) implementation, Social-emotional learning (SEL) facilitation, Data collection on student behavior, Collaboration with mental health professionals
Preferred skills
First Aid & CPR certification, Experience with Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI), Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations
Responsibilities
Implement student-specific crisis intervention strategies, Facilitate emotional regulation and coping skills, Assist with IEP goal implementation, Maintain situational awareness for student safety, Collaborate with special education teachers and school psychologists, Collect and maintain daily behavior data
Seniority
Entry-level / Support Staff