Paraeducator -Positive Behavior Support

Butler County Special Education Interlocal #638; Nebraska; On-site; USD 11,365 - 16,186; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid at the federal rate

Job summary

A local educational institution in Nebraska seeks a Positive Behavior Support Paraprofessional to work with students and staff in enhancing positive behavioral growth. Responsibilities include implementing behavior support plans and crisis intervention techniques while communicating effectively with team members. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to perform necessary physical interventions. Compensation starts at $10.00 per hour based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have 48 college hours or an associates (or higher) degree and/or ability to pass Title I para assessment.
• Ability to demonstrate patience, flexibility, strong communication skills and positive attitude.
• Physical capacity to perform physical restraints.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior support plans and crisis intervention techniques.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with team members.
• Travel between buildings as required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patience

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Education

48 college hours or associate's degree

Job description

Position Information

• Position Type: Paraeducator/ Paraeducator
• Date Posted: 4/28/2017
• Location: Butler County
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: ASAP

Job Title

Positive Behavior Support Paraprofessional

Purpose

To work with students and staff to help support students' positive behavioral growth by implementing behavioral strategies, tracking and recording data, implementing crisis intervention techniques and helping create safe, positive learning environments.

Application Procedure

Apply Online

Hours & Wages

Hours: Maximum of 32.5 hours per week. Wages: Pay starts at $10.00 and up per hour depending on college hours and experience.

Job Requirements

• Implement behavior support plans, crisis intervention techniques and proactive/preventative techniques including physical management and positive reinforcement.
• Manage crisis according to established policies/procedures/guidelines.
• Effectively communicate, collaborate and coordinate with team members.
• Maintain respect, dignity and confidentiality of students, staff and parents.
• Correct articulation and language use.
• Evidence of good mental and physical health.
• Some lifting may be required.
• Accept supervision from the supervising behavior specialist.
• Travel between buildings required. Mileage is paid at the federal rate which is currently $.535 per mile.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have 48 college hours or an associates (or higher) degree and/or ability to pass Title I para assessment.
• Ability to demonstrate patience, flexibility, strong communication skills and positive attitude.
• Physical capacity to perform physical restraints.
• Ability to maintain good public relations with parents, supervisor and co-workers.

Selection Procedure

We will contact you if we are interested in setting up an interview.