Middle School Climate Support Paraprofessional

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Benefit eligible position

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools seeks a dedicated professional to collaborate with principals to develop and implement student support plans, including procedures for positive behavior support, mediation, and restorative processes.

The role includes supervising the Student Support Room, facilitating student behavior reflection, relationship restoration, and positive classroom engagement, and assisting the administrative team with parent communication on school matters.

Qualifications

• Experience with student discipline issues.
• Experience with middle school students and building relationships.
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Evidence of highly effective student management and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with principals to develop and implement student support plans including procedures for positive behavior support, mediation, and restorative processes.
• Supervise the Student Support Room and facilitate student behavior reflection, relationship restoration, and positive classroom engagement.
• Assist the administrative team with parent communication, providing information to parents concerning school related matters.
• Attend grade level meetings and help collaboratively develop plans to support student needs.
• Identify struggling students and collaborate with staff to collect data and feedback to share with parents during meetings to develop creative, individual student support plans.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and ability to support, students IEP needs and attend IEP meetings as needed.
• Lead weekly student groups aimed at addressing relevant issues and concerns in the student body.
• Plan and enact before and after school programs targeted at improving student climate.
• Lead educational outreach initiatives focused on developing a positive student climate.
• Confer with counselors and teachers to develop individual preventive discipline plans.
• Assist in monitoring and supervision of school facilities in conjunction with principals.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Student discipline experience

Middle school student relations

Communication skills

Collaboration with staff and parents

Initiative and independent decision‑m,

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

Minnetonka Public Schools seeks a dedicated professional to collaborate with principals to develop and implement student support plans, including procedures for positive behavior support, mediation, and restorative processes.

The role includes supervising the Student Support Room, facilitating student behavior reflection, relationship restoration, and positive classroom engagement, and assisting the administrative team with parent communication on school matters.