Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist with students in need of behavioral support. The Behavior Paraprofessional will be responsible for implementing predetermined behavioral interventions and supports.
Essential Job Functions
- Identify students that are at-risk for developing behavior problems by collecting data via multiple provided sources
- Within a collaborative team, select behavior interventions based upon the unique needs of the individual student
- Implement specific supports and intervention with fidelity
- Collect and monitor data to ensure success and if needed change tactics
- Collaborate with other Behavior Paraprofessionals across the district
- Participate in trainings as needed provided by certified staff and/or consultants
- Works with students individually and in small groups to support behavioral goals
- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student progress
- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas
- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision
- Assists staff with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education
- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs
Additional Duties:
- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Travel Requirements
- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required
- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile
- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act
- Prior experience working with special needs children is desirable.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt