Follow through on defined behavioral intervention plans and procedures, including implementation of proactive strategies, reinforcement systems and de-escalation supports as directed by the teacher.
Assist with data collection, including academic, behavioral, social and communication data, and document information as requested by the teacher.
Support a structured classroom environment by preparing, organizing and maintaining materials and assisting with environmental setup as directed by the teacher.
Supervise students during lunch, recess, arrival, departure and community-based activities.
Escort students within the building, including transitions to specials/electives, therapies and other instructional spaces.
Assist with the loading and unloading of student buses during assigned work hours.
Work cooperatively with the teacher by assisting with any activity aligned to student IEP needs, including instructional tasks, communication supports, social skills and behavior routines.
Provide personal care support to students, including lifting, transferring, positioning, feeding, toileting and hygiene needs, consistent with special skills expectations.
Support students in building independence, communication, self-regulation and engagement throughout the school day.
Provide input to the teacher regarding student responses, communication attempts, behavior patterns and other needs.
Attend staff meetings and professional development activities as assigned
Maintain confidentiality of student, staff and department information within the school and community.
Be willing to complete and maintain certification in CPI and Ukeru to support safe, proactive approaches to behavior support.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
Para Educator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License required.
Minimum education requirement for a Para Educator license is completion of at least 60 semester hours of college course work or a passing score on the ETS Para Pro exam or two specific Work Keys exams.
Bilingual � Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.
Assignments in multi-lingual or bilingual classrooms require Bilingual-Spanish/English
Experience / Knowledge
3 years of Para Educator experience or classroom assistant for students with disabilities preferred
Experience with students who have behavioral needs preferred
Experience as a Behavior technician or Registered Behavior Technician strongly preferred
Ability to collaborate with staff and students in a way that is collaborative, student friendly and productive
Familiarity with data collection preferred
Physical Demands
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work through many interruptions throughout the school day
Required prolonged standing, bending, start/stop and sitting
Lifting may be required to manually move, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials
Assisting with toileting needs may be required as needed
Ability to perform CPI approved restraint once trained
Excellent physical agility and quick response time
Terms of Employment
This is a 9-month position.
Salary and benefits are established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement as applicable.
The starting rate for this role is $23.38/hr; 6.75 hours a day.
