Elementary Behavior Support Paraprofessional (K-2)

Young World Physical Education; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Early Elementary Behavior Support Paraprofessional provides behavioral, social-emotional, and instructional support to students in kindergarten through second grade. Working under the supervision of the building principal, this position supports multiple classrooms and students to promote self-regulation, positive behavior, safety, and access to learning.

The position requires an Associate’s degree, experience with young children, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree is preferred.
• Experience working with young children in educational, childcare, behavioral, or related settings.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students experiencing behavioral and emotional challenges.
• Excellent organizational, communication, collaboration and recordkeeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioral, emotional, and self-regulation needs.
• Assist in implementing behavior intervention and safety plans.
• Reinforce positive behavior expectations and school-wide systems.
• Support students during transitions, classroom instruction, and unstructured times.
• Utilize de-escalation strategies and crisis prevention techniques.
• Respond appropriately to situations involving aggression, elopement, or disruptive behavior.
• Collect and communicate behavioral data as directed.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to promote student success.
• Obtain certification in district-approved crisis prevention programs, including CPI and Ukeru.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality and professionalism.
• Attending staff meetings as requested.
• Attending professional learning as requested.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Young children experience

Positive relationships

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration/Recordkeeping

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

The Early Elementary Behavior Support Paraprofessional provides behavioral, social-emotional, and instructional support to students in kindergarten through second grade. Working under the supervision of the building principal, this position supports multiple classrooms and students to promote self-regulation, positive behavior, safety, and access to learning.

The position requires an Associate’s degree, experience with young children, and strong organizational and communication skills.