Full Time Paraprofessional RISE Unit

The Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium; Washington Terrace (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium is seeking a Full Time Paraprofessional for the RISE Unit at W.T. Elementary. The role provides support to students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs and helps implement pro-social behavior strategies.

Work hours are 7 hours per day excluding lunch, with participation in plan-based routines and collaboration with the IEP team. The Rise Program emphasizes trauma-informed practices, positive behavior supports, crisis

Job description

Full Time Paraprofessional RISE Unit
W.T. Elementary
7 hrs/day excluding lunch
Rise Program Overview: A program to serve students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs. The program will focus on strengthening pro-social behavior skills and strategies to manage emotions. Students may still participate in the general education setting for parts of the day when appropriate, as determined by the IEP team.

Rise Program Features:Students are supported by program staff with ongoing professional development in the area of positive behavior principles, trauma informed strategies, and crisis prevention and intervention. Students have access to direct social-emotional skill instruction, consistent schedules and routines, clear behavioral expectations with frequent feedback and access to calming areas. Students may access mental health services with parent/guardian permission. Services are provided using a team approach.