Behavior Paraprofessional

About the role

To work under the direction of the classroom teacher or principal in achieving the behavioral and educational goals and objectives of all qualifying students through individual, small group, or whole group instruction.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains regular contact with assigned students to assist them with improving academic, social, and behavioral expectations in the school environment.
• Implements the students Behavior Intervention plan.
• Collaborates with appropriate school personnel with regard to the students Behavior Intervention plan.
• Maintains documentation of interventions and implementations of behavior plan on a weekly basis, to be reviewed by teacher(s).
• Prepare and organize materials for small group and individual instruction.
• Maintain high academic standards and expectations.
• Provide tutorial help to students following lessons prescribed by the teacher and reinforce material and skills using a variety of methods as directed by certified staff.
• Respond to students’ questions and requests for assistance.
• Observe students’ work and study habits.
• Observe and record students’ time on task when needed.
• Absist students in locating prescribed instructional materials and starting their assignments.
• Absist the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program.
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacher.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
• Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs.
• Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Aid in such large group activities as drill and practice, reading aloud, and storytelling, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
• Serve as a resource person to the child study team as needed.
• Alerts classroom teacher to any problems or special information concerning any individual student.
• Assist with the general education classroom setting during class activities.
• Collecting data documenting student behavior for instructional purposes.
• Accompany the student when trips are necessary to the school office or nurse office as needed.
• Establish a supportive relationship with the student to provide a positive classroom experience.
• Serves as a resource person to the child study team as needed.
• Alerts the supervising teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Keep the supervising teacher informed of activities and any issues that may arise.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Keep accurate records and maintain individual records for each student.
• Attend faculty meetings as required.
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as reading professional journals and other publications.
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise.
• Represent the school district in a positive manner.
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must meet Para Professional requirements.
• Bachelors Degree or higher.
• 32 core academic credits from an accredited university (with a passing grade of “C” of better).
• Pass the Para Pro assessment with a score of 460 or higher.
• Experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors preferred.