Paraeducator 3 (Behavioral)

About the role

This is a continuous recruitment. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This recruitment is to maintain a six (6) month eligibility list for current vacancies and substitute opportunities. Positions are typically 4- 6 hours per day, Monday - Friday, during the regular school year.

Responsibilities

• Provides intensive behavior intervention services to designated students with exceptional needs in a variety of settings, including but not limited to, the classroom, home and community under the supervision and direction of the Behavior Intervention Specialist
• Aids in managing behavior of children through use of a variety of reinforcement techniques
• Maintains the safety of students in various educational settings
• Follows implementation plan for intensive behavioral intervention services
• Offers guidance to children with severe handicaps to reinforce more acceptable social behaviors
• Assists in providing assistance for the students with personal hygiene, self-reliance, and behavior modification
• Shares information to assist instructional personnel in developing or modifying behavior intervention including, but not limited to, individual and/or site-based behavior support plans involving behavior modification, reinforcement procedures, and Nonviolent Crises Intervention® (NCPI) strategies
• Contributes input to instructional personnel for the purpose of behavior intervention, including but not limited to, strategies and learning materials for behavior modification plans
• Records student progress including, but not limited to, data collection in a manner designated by the Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS)
• Provides assistance for the preparation of charts, records, graphs, or other displays of student performance data
• Assists in the instruction of students on an individual or groups basis to reinforce academics and/or behavioral skills
• Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning, in accordance with the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Assists students in using computer applications and related assistive technology
• Monitors the behavior, skills, and abilities of students, using basic note taking and data entry
• Communicates student progress to teachers and designated service providers through logs and other data collection methods
• Completes reports and records, such as accident and incident reports as needed
• Performs routine sanitation duties to ensure a clean environment by cleaning dishes, tables, toys, therapy equipment, and other commonly used materials
• Assists with cleaning personal equipment, such as glasses, hearing aids, orthopedic devices, etc.
• Attends trainings, workshops, and staff development meetings as required
• Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent and ONE of the following:
• Completed 48 units at an institution of higher learning
• Obtained an Associate’s (or higher) degree
• Obtain a passing score on the District's Instructional Assistance (ESSA) written examination

Additional Requirements/Information: Valid First Aid and CPR certification must be obtained within 60 calendar days of start date and maintained. Experience caring for the needs of individuals or groups with behavioral/social-emotional deficits is highly desirable.