Copy Of Academic Behavior Manager

Rum River Special Education Cooperative; Milaca (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life benefits

Job summary

Rum River Special Education Co-Op in Milaca, MN seeks a paraprofessional to support certified staff in classrooms. Responsibilities include assisting students with goals, managing behavior, and helping with materials and technology.

Under supervision, you will help plan with teachers, observe and document progress, and participate in meetings. Prior experience with special needs is desirable; the role is paid hourly with benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires ParaPro or ParaEducator Certification (contingent upon completion after hire).
• Or an Associates (AA) College Degree.
• PCA Certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with academic or behavioral goals, one-to-one or small group, under the direction of the supervising teacher or licensed staff.
• Support student discipline, including providing positive reinforcement and supporting program traits.
• Provide assistance with individualized program materials and group educational activities.
• Confers with teachers to plan and document IEP objectives/modifications.
• Assist observing, recording, and charting student behavior.
• Assist with crisis intervention and behavior management, including physical intervention.
• Prepare classroom materials related to IEPs or accommodations/modifications.
• Prepare learning environments and assist with adaptive technology.

Skills

Instructions following

Arithmetic operations

PC/Software literacy

Diversity awareness

Confidentiality

Compassionate approach

Team cooperation

Communication skills

Education

AA degree

ParaPro/ParaEducator certification

PCA certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Position Purpose

- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist students with academic or behavioral goals, one-to-one or small group, under the direction of the supervising teacher or licensed staff;
• Support student discipline, including providing positive reinforcement and supporting the character traits established by the program;
• Provides assistance with individualized program materials;
• Assists with group educational activities;
• Confers and plans with teachers related to classroom and IEP objectives and/or modifications, and provides documentation;
• Assists the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior;
• Assists the teacher with crisis intervention and behavior management to include physical intervention and restraint;
• Prepares classroom materials including those related to IEPs or accommodations/modifications;
• Prepares the classroom or building environment for learning activities;
• Assists students with physical needs (toileting, eating, dressing);
• Participate in professional activities and meetings;
• Supervises students in the hallway, lunchroom, playground, outdoor activities and field trips;
• Completes data entry and incident reports, including ongoing behavior documentation;
• Assists students with computer or technology-related instructional activities or adaptive equipment;
• Performs various maintenance duties including cleaning of instructional materials or supplies and bodily fluids;

Additional Duties:

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• ParaPro or ParaEducator Certification (contingent upon completion after hire)
• Or an Associates (AA) College Degree
• PCA Certification

- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Days Based on School Calendar - Student Contact Days

Pay Based on Contract - $22.39 - $24.12 per hour - DOQ and experience

• Benefit Eligible Position - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc.

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