Behavioral & Education Support Assistant
YWCA of LubbockLubbock, Texas
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Overview
Schedule
Alternate-schedule
Full-time
Part-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Job Description
YWCA of Lubbock
Job DescriptionBehavioral & Educational Support Assistant(Position expected to start in August 2026)
Job SummaryThe Behavioral & Educational Support (BES) Assistant will assist our BES Coordinator in working with families, public school personnel and YWCA staff to support the adjustment of children with special and/or behavioral needs within the YWCA’s childcare programs.Job Responsibilities- Assist with identified and unexpected special/behavioral needs as they arise.
- Understand and apply social-emotional learning (SEL) and other strategies to promote student transition to and success in childcare programs.
- Maintain appropriate records and documentation as needed, for each child with special/behavioral needs in the YWCA’s childcare programs.
- Assist the BES Coordinator in creating individualized plans for each child that incorporates information from schools, outside service agencies, parents, and YWCA program standards that childcare staff can utilize and apply.
- Assist childcare staff by training, consulting, and modeling strategies needed in order to provide care for children with special/behavioral needs.
- Communicate with families of special/behavioral needs children as needed.
- Obtain information from parents, the school system and medical professionals of specific needs for children and assess YWCA capacity to meet those needs.
- Recognize and implement compliance with Texas Department of Human Services Minimum Standards for childcare settings.
- Perform related job duties as required.
- College degree with specialization and/or experience in Special Needs is preferred.
- Very strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Present self professionally in appearance and mannerism at all times.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours from time to time, including evenings or weekends.
- Learn and support the YWCA mission, vision, and policies to meet the goals of the organization without compromise, serving as a role model for the Lubbock community both in demeanor and in life-style habits.
- Reliable transportation in order to travel to different schools across Lubbock.
- Infrequent out of town travel: 0-10 days/year.
- Pass a criminal history background check and FBI fingerprint check.
- Ability to relate well with a variety of populations.
- Regularly sit, stand, bend, crouch, stoop, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk, hear, and see.
- Regularly lift and/or move equipment and furnishings. Very physical job.
- Work on a computer up to eight (8) hours a day.
- Occasionally work at outdoor and indoor events for extended periods of time.
- Noise level varies between quiet and loud.
- Pace varies between deliberate and fast.
- Outdoor climate varies between cold and hot, including conditions such as wind, dust, and precipitation.
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FAQs About Behavioral & Education Support Assistant Jobs at YWCA of Lubbock
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This job at YWCA of Lubbock is located in Lubbock, Texas, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at YWCA of Lubbock?
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What employment applies to this position at YWCA of Lubbock?
YWCA of Lubbock lists this position under the following employment categories:
- Alternate-schedule
- Full-time
- Part-time
What experience level is required for this role at YWCA of Lubbock?
YWCA of Lubbock is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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