Behavior Paraprofessional

Coloma Community Schools

Behavior Paraprofessional

25-26 School Year

Summary:
The Behavior Paraprofessional will work at Coloma Elementary School on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to students with behavioral challenges and assisting teachers and staff in implementing behavior management plans.

Responsibilities:
- Work with individual students or small groups to teach and reinforce positive behavior and School safety
- Facilitate restorative conversations with individual students and small groups

-Provide proactive and reactive support for students with behavioral challenges 

-Conduct check-ins at the start of the day, specific transitions, etc.

-Use positive reinforcement to encourage appropriate behavior

- Identify triggers and help students self-regulate before behaviors escalate

- Track student progress and interventions used

- Adjust plans based on data and feedback

-Encourage problem-solving and accountability

-Foster positive connections with students to build trust and motivation

-Supervise lunchroom and recess

- Supervise lunch detention- Assist teachers and staff in implementing behavior management plans and strategies 
- Monitor and document student behavior and progress towards behavior goals
- Communicate with parents and guardians regarding student behavior and progress
- Collaborate with teachers, staff, and administrators to develop and implement behavior support plans
- Attend training and professional development opportunities related to behavior management and support
- Perform other duties as assigned by the school administration

Requirements:

-Must have one of the following:

• Associates Degree
• 60+ Credits
• Passed the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment with a core of 460+
• SAT Score of 480+ (reading & writing) & 530+ (math)
• Previously passed MTCC, Workkeys, ACT or MME
   

Requirements Continued:

- High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework in education, psychology, or related field preferred
- Experience working with children or adolescents with behavioral challenges preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and administrators
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student information
- Ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks as needed
- Must pass a background check and drug screening before employment

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the Behavior Paraprofessional position. Duties may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of the employer.

It is the policy of Coloma Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, marital status, or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service, or in employment.  Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact our compliance officers, Wendy Tremblay and Craig Fisher at 302 W. St. Joseph Street, Coloma, MI 49038, 269.468.2424 or via email at  complaint@ccs.coloma.org.