Primary Purpose

• Assist the district behavior specialist in implementing, monitoring, and collecting data on written general education behavior plans.  Provide direct support for students in the classroom.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High School diploma or GED
• Educational Aide II certification
• 48 college hours or passing score on Paraprofessional Exam 

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Effective communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Minimum of 8 hours training in physical restraint and crises intervention
• Objective data communication
• Knowledge and experience in handling challenging situations 

Experience

• Verifiable experience working with children
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Communicate with behavior specialist about behavior support plan.
2. Attend weekly behavior trainings
3. Collect data on intervention plan.
4. Model interventions for classroom teacher.
5. Model and practice social skills lessons with student.
6. Practice self-regulation techniques with student.
7. Monitor students in a variety of school settings to provide a safe environment for all students.
8. Maintain student confidentiality at all times.
9. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
10. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
11. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and campus goals.
12. Demonstrate integrity and ethics.
13. Display proficient levels of technology applications.
14. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
15. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings
16. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
17. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
18. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the district and department are met.
19. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
20. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Objective decision making under crises conditions

Physical Demand/Environmental Factors

• Moderate heavy lifting
• Ability to provide a quick physical response to elopement

Days in Contract:  183

Hours:  7.5

Pay Grade:  Para 3