Secondary Behavior Support Paraprofessional- Middle School

Job Details

Title Behavior Support Paraprofessional

Primary Purpose:

Assist teachers with behavioral and instructional support. Assist teachers in the preparation and management of classroom including diffusing disruptive student behavior to refocus and transition students into classroom activities. Work directly under the supervision of a certified teacher and/or campus administrator.

Qualifications/Education/Certification:

Associate's degree, 48 college hours or an Educational Aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to respond to the needs of children

Ability to assist in behavior management and intervention

Ability to assist instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Some experience working with children who exhibit behavior problems.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

Model behavioral techniques including positive behavioral intervention and reinforcement strategies

Support classroom teacher and related services staff in managing student behavioral needs

Collect data on student performance as related to IEP goals, objectives, and behavior intervention plans

Participate in student planning meetings to coordinate behavioral therapy goals within the educational program

Assist in training staff on the implementation of student behavior intervention plans

Assist teacher in preparing and presenting behavioral skill lessons

Student Management

Implement student behavior intervention plans, emergency intervention plans, and behavioral techniques which may include principals of Applied Behavior Analysis, Integrated Play Groups, Picture Exchange Communication Systems, or other methodologies deemed appropriate by the District

Intervene in emergency situations involving aggressive or uncontrolled behavior of identified students

Students may become physical, evasion and physical intervention may be required dependent on student needs

Assist in supervising behavior students throughout the school day, inside and outside classroom; this includes but is not limited to, lunchroom, bus, and job site

Keep administrator informed of special needs or problems of individual students

Other

Attend training in non-violent intervention techniques including Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Assist with routine record keeping

Follow behavior plans as directed by teacher and ARD committee

Attend ongoing training and professional development

Participate in team meetings.

Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned

Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations

Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures

Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business

Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned

Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written), maintain emotional control under stress, follow behavioral intervention plans and procedures, follow district policy and procedure.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; avoid physical incidents through evasive techniques; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.