Behavior Intervention Paraeducator: Support & Regulation

Mankato Area Public Schools; Mankato (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement pension

403(b) retirement matching

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid sick leave

Personal leave

Emergency leave

Paid holidays

HSA (Health Savings Account)

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Job summary

Mankato Area Public Schools is seeking a full-time Behavior Intervention Paraeducator to support special education students at Dakota Meadows Middle School and East High School.

You will implement intervention plans, reinforce self-regulation skills, and assist with transitions, crisis support, and documentation. Experience with behavioral needs is preferred, and a comprehensive benefits package accompanies the role.

Qualifications

• 60-semester credits (or two years full-time at an institute of higher education).
• Associate’s degree (AA, AS, AAS) accepted.
• Must pass the Paraeducator assessment before start.
• Experience with students with behavioral needs preferred.
• Calm, patient, solution-focused.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

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 approved district procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student success.
• Participate in specialized behavioral intervention training.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Relationship-building

De-escalation strategies

Education

60-semester credits

Associate’s degree

Paraeducator assessment

Job description

Mankato Area Public Schools is seeking a full-time Behavior Intervention Paraeducator to support special education students at Dakota Meadows Middle School and East High School.

You will implement intervention plans, reinforce self-regulation skills, and assist with transitions, crisis support, and documentation. Experience with behavioral needs is preferred, and a comprehensive benefits package accompanies the role.