Behavior Intervention Para Educator Oct 2026

Waverly Community Schools; Lansing Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Waverly Community Schools in Michigan is seeking a dedicated behavior intervention professional to support K-8 students. The role emphasizes restorative practices, crisis de-escalation, and collaboration with educators and support staff.

Responsibilities include one-on-one or small group work, implementing behavior plans, documenting interventions, and communicating progress to families and school leaders. Requires an associate degree and CPI certification or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree.
• Prior experience working with students, school personnel, and parents.
• CPI certificated or willingness to obtain. (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Awareness and knowledge of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students to reinforce positive behaviors and social skills.
• Lead students in restorative practice circles to resolve conflicts.
• Provide immediate intervention in crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation techniques and strategies.
• Support students in managing behavioral crisis and ensure their safety and others' safety.
• Assist students in improving decision-making skills.
• Keep record of student behaviors and interventions.
• Communicate effectively in reports and correspondence to teachers and administrators regarding student issues daily.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, mental health specialists and social workers on effective behavior management strategies.

Skills

Experience with students

Independent working

Education

Associate degree

Restorative Justice training

Tools

CPI certification

Job description

WAVERLY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Position Announcement

Location: Grades K-8 Buildings Start Date: Immediate

Class A WESPA$22.31 – $24.96 hourly

Terms ofEmployment

2026-27 School Calendar

Date Posted: October 30, 2026Application

Job Description

• Maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning at Waverly Community Schools.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students to reinforce positive behaviors and social skills.
• Lead students in restorative practice circles to resolve conflicts
• Provide immediate intervention in crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation techniques and strategies.
• Support students in managing behavioral crisis and ensure their safety and the safety of others.
• Ability to assist students in improving decision-making skills
• Keep record of student behaviors and interventions.
• Communicate effectively in reports and correspondenceto teachers andadministrators regarding student issues daily.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, mental health specialists and social workers on effective behavior management strategies.

• Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans for students with behavioral challenges.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding their child’s behavioral progress and strategies for support at home.
• Provide assistance in restorative circles as needed.
• Willingness to participate in training and professional development opportunities related to behavior intervention and management.
• All other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of an associate’s degree
• Prior experience working with students, school personnel, and parents
• CPI certificated or willingness to obtain. (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Awareness and knowledge of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary aged students
• Familiarity with behavior intervention strategies and techniques is a plus.
• Restorative Justice training

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to demonstrate the character traits of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring when interacting with staff, students, and community members.Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate

Notice of Non-discrimination

Non-DiscriminationThe Waverly Community Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (517) 3193031) or [e-mail].