Autism Paraprofessional - Behavior Support (ABA-Aligned) / North Hartsville Elementary School

Position Summary

The Behavior Support Paraprofessional provides targeted behavioral and functional skill support to students with identified needs, utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-aligned strategies. This position supports students within general and special education classroom settings and facilitates small group instruction focused on functional, social, and behavioral goals. The paraprofessional collaborates with teachers, special education staff, and related service providers to implement individualized plans and promote student independence and success across school environments. This role requires travel between multiple school sites within a designated geographical area.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement instructional strategies aligned with ABA principles under the supervision of the district Autism Coordinating Teacher.
• Provide supervision of students at all times.
• Adhere to district dress code policies.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Provide direct support to students in classroom settings to increase engagement, task completion, and appropriate social interactions.
• Collect and record data on student behavior, progress toward goals, and intervention effectiveness.
• Use evidence-based strategies such as prompting, reinforcement, modeling, and task analysis.
• Support de-escalation and crisis intervention using trained, approved techniques.
• Collaborate with teachers, behavior specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistency of interventions.
• Assist with development and preparation of instructional and behavior support materials.
• Promote independence by fading supports appropriately over time.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all district, state, and federal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements

Provide services across multiple school sites within the assigned geographic area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to implement small group instruction and individualized supports under supervision of the Autism Coordinating Teacher.
• Strong organizational and data collection skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to different school environments and student needs.
• Commitment to student dignity, inclusion, and positive behavior supports.

Work Environment

School-based settings including general education classrooms, special education classrooms, and small group instructional spaces. May involve supporting students with challenging behaviors, including physical movement and active supervision.

Requirements

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position. ALL of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline:

• Classified Employment Application.
• Three (3) Classified Employment References (Included in Application and will be emailed to references).
• Copy of qualifying credentials as listed above: College Degree or Transcript showing sixty (60) or more credit hours OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND WIN or Parapro.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

For DCSD Employees: In addition to the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline. An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.