NATURE OF WORK:

Enhanced Support Providers (ESP) work with students as part of an intervention team. ESP implement prepared academic and behavioral instructional programs in school. ESP work 1:1 with groups of students. Students may range in age from three through twenty-one. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implementation of written instructional and behavior plans and collection of necessary documentation;
• Collaboration with other team members;
• Communication with lead teacher and case manager;  Ability to submit to and pass background checks; and
• Assist with the areas of adaptive skills that may include toileting, feeding, dressing, selfhelp and positioning in adaptive equipmentJdevices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ESP will work under the direction of Behavior Specialist/classroom teacher(s). As part of the duties, the ESP will:

• Work with assigned student(s) as per the assignment schedule;
• Implement ABA principles with fidelity with all students;
• Maintain accurate and complete records for each academic and behavior program;
• Implement specific behavior protocols including crisis intervention;
• Attend all required trainings conducted by St. Mary's County Public Schools;  Demonstrate all skills as outlined in St. Mary's County Public Schools' trainings;  Maintain orderly work areas;
• Maintain confidentiality for all students and families;
• Maintain and submit duty logs and submit according to payroll procedures;
• Maintain rapport and professional communication with staff;
• Support students with significant behavioral, emotional and/or academic needs in large and small group settings;
• Work in pull-out settings with students;
• Maintain records on instructional programs;
• Attend and participate in training sessions; and
• Implement appropriate protocols in crisis situations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Willingness to work with students who present with challenging behaviors and/or intensive learning needs

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Temporary/hourly position, with a maximum of 35 hours per week.

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