Part Time Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional - Escalante Valley Elementary

Do you want meaningful work? Join our team at Iron County School District in Cedar City, UT and help make a difference in the lives of students and families in your community.

About the role

Escalante Valley Elementary is seeking a Part-Time Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional to work 27.5 hours per week. This role supports students with moderate to intensive behavior and/or mental health needs under the direction of the school principal, working alongside the Special Education Educator, School Counselor, and/or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). The position may also assist in implementing behavioral programs and intensive behavior intervention services for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish effective rapport with students and motivate them to develop appropriate social skills and attitudes to improve behavior and foster greater independence.
• Maintain professional relations with other staff members.
• Collect, document, manage, and use data to inform functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, emergency safety interventions, referrals for additional supports, problem-solving, schedules, and services to benefit students.
• Use Google Suite effectively (e.g., Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides).
• Ensure changes to student programming are data-driven and documented effectively.
• Collaborate with school professionals and other paraprofessionals to build the school's capacity to address students' behavioral and/or mental health needs.
• Maintain current knowledge and improve skill application through regular, ongoing professional development.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal policies and procedures for special education and behavior compliance.
• Provide instructional support assistance to students and student groups.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and execution of systems for classroom management.
• Guide students in working and interacting harmoniously with others.
• Operate various types of office equipment such as computers and copy machines.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, predictable attendance and job performance.
• Comply with established district policies and procedures.

Schedule

27.5 hours per week.