Behavior Support Paraprofessional

Primary Purpose:

The behavior support paraprofessional performs a variety of behavioral support duties to assist the building administrators, teachers, and staff in working with behaviorally- and emotionally- challenged students.  The behavioral support paraprofessional works under the day-to-day direction of the building administrators who provide specific directions and oversight. The behavior support paraprofessional is responsible for being familiar with the school/district policies and procedures, which govern their work, and for applying knowledge of IDEA and Section 504 requirements. 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree preferred

Certification in the area of behavior management preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must possess the ability to assist, console, and manage students who may be emotionally distraught, or frustrated.

Must possess the ability to remain calm, focused and in control when working with students, parents, and guardians, who may be emotionally upset.

Must have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Must ascribe to the philosophy that all children can succeed and demonstrates the commitment to do what is necessary to make this a reality

Have the ability to read and interpret written reports and documents

Have the ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations

Experience:

Educational setting experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Behavior Support for Students

1. Work cooperatively with building administrators to promote positive student behavior by providing professional development that targets research, strategies and modeling of instructional practices to support teachers in their implementation of positive behavior support in their classrooms
2. Assist with student "check-ins" and "check-outs."
3. Demonstrate how to de-escalate behavior when students are in frustrating situations. Assist students in de-escalation.
4. Provide input into the design and implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Support Plans (BIP).

Student Growth and Development

1. Create behavior-specific individualized goals for students
2. Maintain a record of student progress
3. Conduct conflict resolution strategies
4. Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district

Communication

1. Establish and maintain open communication with parents, students, principals, teachers and support staff.  Encourage parents to support student learning
2. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
3. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly

Professional Growth and Development

1. Seek and actively participate in appropriate, ongoing professional development

Other

1. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information consistent with FERPA requirements.
2. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for educational staff members
3. Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents required
4. Organize and schedule time commitments to meet demands of the job
5. Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures; report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources
6. Other duties, as may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment. 

Equipment/Materials To Be Used:

District Student Information Systems

Google Suite and District-Issued Technology Device(s)

Two-way Radio

District and School Safety Intervention Communication System

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Be able to meet mental demands of assignment (i.e. maintain emotional control under stress).  

Be able to meet physical demands of assignment (i.e. possible running and lifting and frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing).  

Be able to maintain an environment conducive to education (i.e. treating all students with respect, developing positive relations with students and parents).