Niles Community Schools

Behavior Instructional Assistant

October 30, 2024

Position for the 2024-2025 school year

Reports to Eastside Principal (or designee)

Rate: $15.36/hr ($16.59/hr w/ BA

Niles Community Schools is looking for a dynamic Behavior Instructional Assistant. Highly-effective communication skills and professionalism required for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration and community.

Required Qualifications:

All Instructional Assistants must meet one of the following standards to be considered highly qualified in the State of Michigan:

Completed two years of college (60 hours) OR
Obtained an Associate's Degree or higher OR
Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of an approved formal state academic assessment in the following areas:
- Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or
- Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

Current State Board of Education Approved Assessments:

College Board’s SAT – Score at least a 480 on evidence-based reading and writing and a 530 on math
● ETS Parapro Assessment -- A passing score of 460 is required

Performance Responsibilities (non-prioritized):

Provide individual, small group, and large group student instruction within the context of the classroom
Assist teachers and Behavior Specialist in behavior management, maintaining discipline and other non-instructional functions, as needed
Assist with the organization and preparation of classroom materials and behavior plans
Administrator and maintain behavior plans and other student records as outlined
Manage and instruct students on appropriate behavior using positive behavior support strategies consistent with Board policy and procedures

See attached job description for a full list of performance responsibilities

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its educational programs or activities. The Niles Community Schools Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, or national origin) or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (gender) may be directed to the Director of Special Education, 269.683.0757; compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability) may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel and Curriculum, 269.683.6662; all at 1Tyler Street, Niles, MI 49120.

Behavior IA