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 Assistant (Crisis Intervention & Emotional Support)
Builds
Safe, structured, and therapeutic learning environments for students with Affective Needs
Domain
K-12 Special Education / Mental Health Support
Deliverable
Physical/clinical work (in-person student support)
Required skills
Crisis intervention and de-escalation, implementing Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), facilitating restorative practices, data collection on student behavior, collaboration with mental health professionals, maintaining situational awareness
Preferred skills
First Aid & CPR certification, experience with Individualized Education Programs (IEP), knowledge of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Implement crisis intervention strategies and de-escalation protocols; support students in accessing curriculum and completing assignments; facilitate social skills groups and restorative practices; maintain accurate daily data on student behavior and emotional progress; ensure immediate safety and well-being of students; collaborate with Special Education Teachers, School Psychologists, and other mental health professionals
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on support staff