Part Time Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional - Three Peaks Elementary

Do you want meaningful work? This is your place. 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

Three Peaks Elementary is seeking a Part-Time Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional to work 27.5 hours per week. This role involves assisting 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).

This position may also support the implementation of behavioral programs and intensive behavior intervention services for students with disabilities. The role focuses on fostering improved behavior and greater independence in students through social skills development and positive rapport-building.

Responsibilities

• Establish effective rapport with students and motivate them to develop appropriate social skills and attitudes leading toward improved behavior.
• 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.
• Work with school professionals and other paraprofessionals to build the school's capacity to address students' behavior and/or mental health needs.
• Maintain current knowledge and improve skill application by participating in regular on-going 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 carrying out 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.
• Comply with established district policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and job performance.

Schedule

27.5 hours per week.