Behavior Facilitator

Canyon ISD; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon ISD in Amarillo, TX seeks a paraeducator to support student behavior interventions across campuses. You will maintain data and assist in implementing behavior plans, coordinating interventions, and ensuring safety through crisis interventions when needed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and meet NCLB highly qualified status, with willingness to travel daily between campuses. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to collaborate with staff and educators.

Qualifications

• Must meet NCLB highly qualified status.
• Demonstrates empathy and strong listening skills.
• Willing to grow professionally and adapt to campus needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data collections as designed by the Coordinator of Behavior Intervention.
• Participate in implementing and revising student behavior plans.
• Monitor interventions identified in the student’s behavior plan.
• Intervene to manage student behavior, including crisis situations when needed.
• Protect students, equipment and facilities with proper safety precautions.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues and students.
• Communicate information clearly to staff and students; assist with staff development.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Emotional control

Communication skills

Flexibility across campuses

Education

High School Diploma

NCLB paraprofessional qualification (48 college credits + passing CISD exam)

Willingness to grow professionally

Job description

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent requirement
• Ability to meet NCLB highly qualified status required (48 accredited college credit hours of passing score on CISD paraprofessional assessment exam)
• Willingness to grow professionally

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate empathy, active listening skills and emotional control with students exhibiting non-compliant or acting-out behaviors
• Requires flexibility with job assignments to multiple campuses based on student needs
• Must have the ability to move from one location to another throughout the district during the day
• Moderate lifting and carrying
• Potential exposure to human body fluids
• Ability to participate in physical restraints
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain data collections as designed by the Coordinator of Behavior Intervention
• Participate in the implementation of and possible revision of student behavior plans
• Monitor and coordinate the implementation of interventions identified in the student’s behavior intervention plan
• Manage student behavior appropriately. This includes intervening in crisis situations and using approved restraints as a last resort to maintain safety of students, staff and others
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues and students
• Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly to colleagues and students
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job related skills
• Compile , maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required
• Comply with federal, state, district and school regulations, and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Willing to travel between campuses daily with fluctuating schedules