Behavior Intervention Paraeducator: Build Skills & Regulation

Mankato Area Public Schools; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA pension

403(b) match

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid sick leave

Personal leave

Emergency leave

Holidays

HSA

FSA

Job summary

Mankato Area Public Schools in Minnesota seeks a full-time Behavior Intervention Paraeducator for Dakota Meadows Middle School and East High School. You will provide intensive behavioral, emotional, and instructional support to students with special needs, including one-to-one or small-group instruction.

The role emphasizes implementing intervention plans, de-escalation techniques, and support during transitions, while promoting self-regulation and collaboration with school teams.

Qualifications

• 60-semester credits or two years full-time at an institute of higher education.
• Associate's degree (AA, AS, AAS).
• Must pass the Paraeducator assessment before start date.
• Experience with students with behavioral needs preferred.
• Calm, patient, solution-focused.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Pass job-related physical screening and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Utilize evidence-based intervention and de-escalation strategies.
• Support students during transitions throughout the school day.
• Reinforce self-regulation, coping, and replacement skills.
• Monitor behavior and maintain required documentation.
• Support community-based instruction and transition programming.
• Assist during crisis situations using district procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student success.
• Participate in specialized behavioral intervention training.

Skills

Behavior intervention

Positive behavior support

Relationship building

Crisis de-escalation

Education

60-semester credits / 2 years

Associate's degree (AA/AS/AAS)

Paraeducator assessment

Job description

Mankato Area Public Schools in Minnesota seeks a full-time Behavior Intervention Paraeducator for Dakota Meadows Middle School and East High School. You will provide intensive behavioral, emotional, and instructional support to students with special needs, including one-to-one or small-group instruction.

The role emphasizes implementing intervention plans, de-escalation techniques, and support during transitions, while promoting self-regulation and collaboration with school teams.