Behavior Instruction Para, General Ed

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

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

St. Cloud School District 742 is seeking a Behavior Instruction Paraeducator to support students with social and behavioral concerns under licensed staff supervision.

You will implement behavior interventions, work with teachers to provide classroom support, and collect behavioral data to guide interventions. The role requires HQ status or equivalent, a paraeducator exam, and specialized behavior management training, with opportunities for CPI certification during probation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• HQ status: 60 college credits with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
• Requires Paraeducator preparation exam with support offered by the district.
• Specialized training in behavior management in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing behavior interventions and de-escalation.
• Maintain classroom management and crisis management systems.
• Monitor and report student behavior, collect data for intervention planning.
• Assist students in learning activities and model appropriate skills.
• Communicate with education teams regarding student progress.

Skills

Behavior management

De-escalation techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HQ status: 60 credits, GPA 2.0

Paraeducator preparation exam

Job description

TYPE OF POSITION

Hourly

Hours may vary based on program needs

REPORTS TO

Building Principals

SUPERVISION

None

SALARY

$20.75/hr

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Highly Qualified status - HQ status as defined by one of the following standards: 60 semester college credits with a G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher
• Required Paraeducator preparation exam (We provide the testing opportunity and support for this!)
• Specialized training in behavior management in a school setting

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Education, Psychology, or related field
• Knowledge of positive intervention supports, behavior management, crisis response, de-escalation, and physical restraint
• Two years' experience working with children in an organized setting
• One-year experience observing and collecting student behavioral charting data

TRAINING REQUIRED

• Training in emergency procedures, confidentiality, vulnerability, reporting obligations, discipline policies, roles and responsibilities, and a building orientation must be completed during probationary period (first 60 days of employment)
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification must be completed during probationary period (first 60 days of employment) and renewed every two years

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of licensed staff, the Behavior Instruction Paraeducator serves in a modified teaching capacity to provide intervention for students with social and behavioral concerns. Primary duties include implementing behavior interventions, working in partnership with the teacher to provide behavioral support in the classroom setting, and behavioral data collection.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in the implementation of behavior interventions, de-escalation, and crisis intervention
• Consistently support and employ classroom management, individual management, school rules, and crisis management systems
• Monitor, observe, and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; collect/document data for the purpose of ongoing behavior intervention planning and review
• Monitor and assist students in prescribed learning activities
• Assist students by modeling appropriate skills and behaviors; exhibit a friendly attitude and provide emotional support and general guidance; assist in maintaining an emotional climate that fosters a sense of belonging and connection to school
• Confer with classroom teachers, as needed, regarding interventions to meet student needs
• Assist in the implementation of prescriptive accommodations and/or modifications as directed
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations
• Assist students in learning self-management, self-monitoring, and self-control skills
• Communicate with education teams regarding information pertaining to students' progress, both orally and in writing
• Direct group activities of students as assigned
• Perform proactive, effective discipline with meaningful consequences
• Monitor students in academic and unstructured non-academic opportunities
• Exhibit emotional control, patience and persistence in extremely stressful situations
• Teach and model socially acceptable replacement behaviors by redirecting student behaviors in positive and pro-social ways
• Participate in prescribed in-service training
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Frequent: walking, standing, bending, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing
• Occasional: lifting, physical restraints

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.

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