Intermediate ISS/BASE Paraprofessional

Shepherd Independent School District; Texas; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Independent School District seeks an ISS Paraprofessional to support students in the in-school suspension BASE program. The role involves instructional assistance and behavior management under a certified teacher.

You will help prepare and manage activities, model replacement behaviors, and document progress using BASE sheets. Strong communication with teachers, staff, and parents is essential. Experience with elementary or middle school students desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or two years of college coursework preferred.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and model replacement behaviors identified on student's behavior plan.
• Provide instruction and role-play opportunities for replacement behaviors.
• Consistently monitors students and documents behaviors using BASE sheets.
• Maintain effective communication with teachers, staff, administrators and parents.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Communication

Child interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or two years of college

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Primary Purpose:

An ISS Paraprofessional provides instructional assistance to students that are placed in the in-school suspension (ISS) disciplinary setting. A Behavioral Adaptation Support Environment (BASE) Paraprofessional manages student behavior in the BASE classroom while under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting and managing of classroom activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1.Instructs and models replacement behaviors identified on student's behavior plan.

2. Provides instruction and role-play opportunities for students in replacement behaviors identified in student's behavior plan.

3. Consistently monitors students and uses BASE monitoring sheets to document student behaviors.

4. Maintains effective communication with classroom teachers, staff, administrators and parents that build relationships and lead to greater behavioral outcomes.