Behavior Intervention Paraeducator — Support Students

Mankato Area Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA Retirement Pension

403(b) Retirement Matching Program

Medical Coverage

Fully Paid Life Insurance

Fully Paid LTD

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Emergency Leave and Holidays

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Job summary

The Mankato School District has a full-time position for a Special Education Paraeducator (Behavior Intervention) at East High School, starting as soon as possible. School hours are 8:45 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.

The role provides intensive behavioral, emotional, and instructional support to students with behavioral needs, including one-to-one or small-group instruction and de-escalation support. Ideal candidates are calm, patient, and able to build relationships.

Qualifications

• Highly Qualified: 60-semester credits (or two years full-time at an institute of higher education).
• Or an Associate's degree (AA, AS, AAS).
• Or must pass the Paraeducator assessment before the first day of employment.

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

Behavioral intervention

Relationship building

Calm demeanor

Patience

Education

60-semester credits (or two years full-time at a college)

Associate's degree (AA, AS, AAS)

Paraeducator assessment

Job description

The Mankato School District has a full-time position for a Special Education Paraeducator (Behavior Intervention) at East High School, starting as soon as possible. School hours are 8:45 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.

The role provides intensive behavioral, emotional, and instructional support to students with behavioral needs, including one-to-one or small-group instruction and de-escalation support. Ideal candidates are calm, patient, and able to build relationships.