EBD Special Education Paraprofessional

About the role

The Alternative School Paraprofessional reports directly to the Alternative Education Center Director and works with students who require a more structured educational setting that focuses on their social and emotional learning as well as academics in an alternative setting.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a strong teaching/support team involving a variety of educational professionals.
• Contribute to a positive, student centered teaching team.
• Support students with emotional and behavioral challenges and assist them in developing appropriate social and regulation skills.
• Works with students, both in-group settings or individually, for the purpose of assisting with specific instructional tasks.
• Support the classroom teacher in all aspects of classroom management, preparation and implementation of current teaching strategies.
• Provide and foster a safe, positive and nurturing learning environment for students with emotional and behavioral challenges; attending to their academic and emotional needs.
• Use NVCI Training methods when the need arises.
• Perform clerical work, including: attendance, daily recording of behaviors, updating student files with academic, medical and behavioral reports.

Requirements

• Solid educational background including a High School diploma.
• Special Education Program Aide certification from the WI Department of Public Instruction, which can be applied for after hire and is reimbursable.
• Current knowledge of specific disabilities, including trauma informed care & de-escalation strategies, appropriate instructional techniques/methods, positive behavioral interventions, and effective classroom organization.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification in NonViolent Crisis Intervention Training.
• Prior experience in behavioral self-contained classrooms or Special Education preferred.

Qualifications

• Required Skills And Abilities:
• Model the core values of the agency.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with diverse work teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate an overall work environment of mutual respect and collaboration.
• Positive attitude, growth mindset and solution focused.
• Ability to interpret and administer policies and procedures consistently and objectively.
• Communicate effectively and timely, both verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience.
• Plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Excellent time-management with ability to manage schedules and meet deadlines.
• Problem-prevention and problem-solving skills.
• Work accurately with close attention to detail.
• Exhibit a high degree of confidentiality of sensitive information and process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Work effectively, professionally and tactfully with internal agency staff and external clients.
• Able to set and meet high standards of customer service (internal and external).
• Exhibit a professional, businesslike appearance and demeanor.
• Computer skills, including email, Google Drive, word processing and virtual meetings.
• Professionally represent the agency and public, private and parochial school districts in interactions with staff, customers and community.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance;
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS);
• Wellness Program;
• Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity insurance;
• Pet insurance;
• paid vacation and holidays.