Paraprofessional - Superior Shores Classroom

Assist the teacher in general daily classroom activities, helping achieve educational goals, supporting student behavior, providing supervision, and ensuring student safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Assist in the maintenance of an orderly classroom and a healthy, safe, and positive learning environment.
• Provide support for students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Assist the teacher in planning, preparing, and implementing daily activities.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including teachers, therapists, administrators, and families to implement individualized supports.
• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with fidelity in collaboration with certified staff and mental health providers.
• Utilize trauma-informed care principles to support students experiencing emotional dysregulation or behavioral challenges.
• Support students' emotional regulation and coping skill development through modeling, reinforcement, and therapeutic strategies.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and proactive behavior support strategies to prevent and respond to behavioral crises.
• Facilitate student transitions between activities and environments, reinforcing replacement behaviors and expected routines.
• Promote positive behavioral supports during both structured academic time and unstructured settings.
• Assume responsibility for small group and 1:1 activities to reinforce learning concepts and help with mastery of skills.
• Assist the teacher and students with general instructional and assistive technology devices.
• Assist students in gaining the highest level of independence possible through shaping, modeling, and prompting.
• Assist with classroom management and enforcement of rules.
• Provide consistent communication and feedback regarding student progress, behavior data, and effectiveness of interventions.
• Collect and record accurate data related to behavior goals and therapeutic objectives, and assist in monitoring student progress.
• Assist in the implementation of behavioral, physical, occupational, speech, and other specialized therapies.
• Complete Handle With Care training and participate in annual recertification, and attend staff and team meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters, assist with student records, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or earned GED.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with parents/guardians, local school districts, teachers, and administration to provide a continuum of services for students.
• Willingness and ability to work in a classroom with adolescents who have significant behavioral and mental health needs.
• Ability to work in a team-centered approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• Must keep the affairs of Marquette-Alger RESA and LEAs confidential at all times.
• Must uphold confidentiality of student information and other privileged and/or sensitive information.
• May include summer hours.
• May require limited travel for training and/or field trips.
• Full-time position during the academic year; must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• 90 college credit hours or Associate Degree.
• Interest and experience working one-to-one with students.

Skills

• Ability to deal with issues in a fair manner, treat diverse populations with dignity and respect, and act in a highly ethical manner.
• Ability to maintain safety and promote student dignity during behavioral incidents.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment yet maintain flexibility in thinking and actions.
• Proficiency in computer/software use including Google Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Zoom.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for students.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Ability to engage in coaching, consultation, and supervision from certified behavioral and mental health staff.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits according to Marquette-Alger RESA AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Schedule

Full-time position during the academic year.