Advanced Behavior Instruction Para (SPED) - ESCE

St. Cloud School District 742; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term disability

Job summary

The Advanced Paraeducator for Behavior and Instruction in Saint Cloud School District 742 supports students with significant behavioral needs in mainstream settings. The role emphasizes de-escalation, behavioral coaching, and instructional assistance to help students thrive within general or resource education environments.

Required HQ status with 60 credits or Paraeducator Exam, High School Diploma or GED. Preferred bilingual in Spanish or Somali. Work hours vary by assignment and needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• HQ status demonstrated by 60 college credits (AA/AS with 2.0+ GPA) or passing Paraeducator Exam.

Responsibilities

• Assist with IEP and Behavior Support Plan implementations.
• Assist with student behavioral management and non-violent crisis intervention.
• Supervise/assist students during instructional and non-instructional times.
• Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress to teachers.
• Collect student data under guidance of special education staff.
• Ensure confidentiality and privacy of student data.
• Assist with feeding, lifting/positioning, bathroom needs, personal hygiene, and swimming as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Support behavior programming and implement accommodations as directed by staff.

Skills

De-escalation

Behavioral coaching

Education

High School diploma or GED

60 college credits (or AA/AS) with GPA >=2.0

Paraeducator Exam passing score

Job description

TYPE OF POSITION:

Hourly; 10-Month Position

Work hours vary based on school assignment and student/program needs

REPORTS TO:

Building Principals, Immediate Supervisor

SUPERVISION:

None

SALARY:

$21.00/hr

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High School or GED Diploma
• Highly Qualified (HQ) status demonstrated through one of the following:
• 60 college credits (or AA/AS degree) with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Passing score on the Paraeducator Exam (contact district for information)

Preferred

• Bilingual Spanish or Somali

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Advanced Paraeducator for Behavior and Instruction is a role designed to support students with significant behavioral needs within mainstream school environments. The Behavior Instruction Paraeducator (BIP) provides real-time intervention and implements behavior support plans to help students remain successful in general or resource education settings. The role emphasizes de-escalation, behavioral coaching, and instructional support in a mainstream building.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist in the implementation and follow through of educational programs developed through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process and Behavior Support Plan
• Assist with student physical and behavioral management, including working individually with students who are removed from class, and employing non-violent crisis intervention strategies
• Supervise/assist students during instructional and non-instructional activities
• Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress to teachers
• Collect student academic and behavior data under the direction of the special education teacher
• Adhere to federal, state and district student data confidentiality and privacy laws
• Assist students with feeding, lifting/positioning, bathroom needs, personal hygiene, and swimming as needed
• Other duties as assigned

BIP SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Respond to behavior in real time to support student success in the classroom
• Support individual student academic and behavior programming, and implement accommodations and modifications as directed by special education staff
• Implement special education behavior support plans and monitor for effectiveness
• Facilitate calming/de-escalation routines supported by the special education teacher
• Reinforce appropriate student behavior and facilitate appropriate social interactions among students
• Respond to and manage complex student behaviors

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• The ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; may be exposed to adverse weather
• Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing
• Light Work: exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information.