Instructional Paraeducator, Behavior Specialist (Student Connections) (Two Positions Available)

Anova Education; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Deferred compensation (DRS and TSA)

Job summary

Anova Education is seeking a Behavior Specialist - Student Connections, Instructional Paraeducator (IP) to support students with behavioral needs in various instructional settings. You will work with counselors, families and students to maintain consistent expectations and provide crisis support as needed.

The role involves implementing behavior plans, de-escalation strategies, supervising students on buses and in classrooms, and assisting with instructional materials and data collection.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Passing score on state-approved Paraeducator Assessment, OR AA degree or higher OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits
• Current first aid/CPR card
• WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of teacher designed instructional activities and classroom routines
• Conduct teacher/therapist-designed instructional experiences
• Work with individual and small groups of students
• Supervise, model, and teach expected behaviors across educational settings
• Implement individual and school wide behavior support plans and positive interventions
• Implement district-adopted de-escalation and restraint strategies
• Foster social and language development through play activities and active engagement with children
• Administer assessment materials as trained or delegated
• Assist in preparation of instructional materials and perform clerical duties
• Respond to student needs while maintaining confidentiality
• Provide appropriate supervision on designated bus routes
• Lead or support de-escalation/restraint procedures
• Assist student with diet, feeding, personal care, hygiene, movement and mobility needs
• Assist with IEP goals and academic support
• Collect and enter behavioral and academic data
• Assist in preparation of behavior plans and supporting materials
• Serve as crisis team responder in designated buildings

Education

AA degree or higher OR 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits

Job description

POSITION

Behavior Specialist - Student Connections, Instructional Paraeducator (IP)

Assignment may include: After-School Detention (ASD), Alternative Learning Experience (ALE), Bus Supervision (a.m./p.m.), Categorical Programs (LAP/Title), Community Transitions, General Classroom, IEP Support, In-School Intervention (ISI), Library, Locker Room Supervision, Lunch/Recess Supervision, Office Support, PE, Preschool, Resource Room

SCHEDULE

7 hours per day; 7:20 a.m.- 2:50 p.m.; Monday-Friday; School Year

Start/end times may vary/be adjusted based on building/location need.

LOCATION

Student Support Services/CMS

While the position location for the26-27 SY is CMS,location may varybased on department and student need.

SUPERVISOR

Building Principal(s); Department Director(s)

POSITION TYPE

Classified, Ongoing

COMPENSATION

$19.56-$24.36/hour depending on comparable experience; Pay is annualized over 12 months (if hired after start of school year, spread over remaining months of fiscal year (Sept-Aug))

Some assignments include an additional $1.00/hour for hygiene-related duties – see specific absence within substitute system for details

OTHER COMPENSATION

$1.00/hour additional pay for positions assigned student hygiene duties as a regularly-scheduled part of daily duties

Degrees eligible for a salary enhancement as follows, regardless of degree program or position with the district(cannot be stacked in the case of multiple degrees (highest degree stipend will be applied))

AA, BA, MA degree, or PhD, adds $0.50/hour, $1.00/hour, $1.50/hour, $2.00/hour, respectively

BENEFITS

Medical,dental,vision and basic life and AD&D insurance; retirement plan; deferred compensation (DRS and TSA); paid holidays; paid leave

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent; Passing score (455) on state-approved Paraeducator Assessment, OR hold AA degree or higher OR have earned 72 quarter or 48 semester credits with college-level courses (100 level or higher); Current first aid/CPR card (training may be provided by District); WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance

Documentation will be required upon hire

Documentation should be submitted during application process

POSITION

Instructional Paraeducator, Behavior Specialist

Assignment may include: Bus Supervision (a.m./p.m.), General Classroom, IEP Support, Library, Locker Room Supervision, Lunch/Recess Supervision, Office Support, PE, Resource Room, Student Connections

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Paraeducators are an integral part of the learning and teaching team. Paraeducators providing behavioral support to students work closely with counselors, families and students in order to provide consistent expectations and cues across settings. Vital responsibilities for Instructional Paraeducator Behavior Specialists include promoting/implementing consistent expectations, modeling positive responses in high stress situations and maintaining consistency in crisis situations. Understanding how environment, child development, and adults’ expectations impact a child’s behavioral response is critical to this position. The ability to adapt and respond to individual student needs while maintaining high expectations is also an essential element of this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

An instructional paraeducator may perform all or some of the responsibilities defined below:

• Support implementation of teacher designed instructional activities and classroom routines
• Conduct teacher/therapist-designed instructional experiences
• Work with individual and small groups of students
• Supervise, model, and teach expected behaviors across educational settings, including classrooms, lunchroom, playground, hallways, etc.
• Implement individual and school wide behavior support plans and positive interventions
• Implement district-adopted de-escalation and restraint strategies
• Foster social and language development through play activities and active engagement with children
• Promote students’ best interests through positive role modeling and student advocacy
• Administer assessment materials as trained or delegated
• Assist in preparation of instructional materials and perform clerical duties associated with general instruction program
• Consistently and respectfully respond to student needs while maintaining confidentiality
• May administer medications pursuant to Board policy and pursuant to state and federal law
• Assist with care and hygiene needs, as required
• Monitor highly structured environments
• Coordinate with transportation department to arrange transportation for students at conclusion of ASD as needed and monitor students until they are on their bus or picked up by a parent or guardian.
• Perform first aid
• Implement teacher-directed programs with students on a one-to-one and/or small group basis in special education classroom as well as during general education inclusion time.
• Lead or support de-escalation/restraint procedures.
• Assist student(s) with diet, feeding, personal care, hygiene, movement, and mobility needs.
• Assist with learning tasks/activities appropriate to students with moderate to significant disabilities and aligned to IEP goals, under direction of special education teacher.
• Assist with implementation of positive support interventions and academic support for identified students.
• Provide appropriate supervision on designated bus routes.
• Collect and enter behavioral and academic data from various settings.
• Assist in preparation of behavior plans and supporting materials.
• Perform clerical duties associated with behavioral supports and instructional program.
• Serve as crisis team responder in designated buildings.

POTENTIAL ADDITIONS

Transport students as necessary

Provide transportation support as necessary. When transportation support is required:

1. Supervise student behavior on the bus to ensure safe travel for all students and passengers
2. Assist students with mobility restrictions on and off the bus
3. Assist in loading and unloading of wheelchair bound students
4. Assist in properly securing wheelchairs
5. Work together with the driver on issues such as safety and comfort on the bus and working with the driver to ensure students are transported safely and in comfort
6. Assist with management of children with special health problems, e.g. seizures

The preceding list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Each of the positions at the specific school serves as one unit of the whole team, and as such, is subject to assignment to tasks in other areas within the classification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to work in a team setting and take direction
• Ability to balance firm and consistent discipline with positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS)
• Ability to remain calm in times of high stress
• Ability to move quickly to meet student needs, maintain safety and respond to crisis
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to supervise recess/unstructured activities, including ability to respond quickly to an emergency or student need
• Must possess organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and co-workers
• Ability to learn and apply both positive and corrective behavior management techniques
• Ability to use proper grammar, spelling, and language in both oral