Paraprofessional II — Behavior Support & Instruction

USD 420 - Osage City Elementary School; Osage City (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Lakes Educational Cooperative USD 420 - Osage City Elementary School in Osage City, Kansas seeks a Paraprofessional Level II to assist teachers with specialized instruction for students with behavioral needs. This 9-month, full-time position reports to the Special Education Teacher, Building Principal, and TLEC Administration.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, behavior interventions, data collection, collaboration with staff and families, and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (Minimum)

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing instruction to behaviorally challenged individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Administers one-to-one intensive behavior interventions to students.
• Actively participates in behavior intervention meetings and professional development
• Collects data and records anecdotal student progress notes and maintains behavioral charting data.
• Monitors, observes, and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures, including progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Communicates with teachers regarding programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Follows health and safety practices and regulations.
• Assists students in developing self-help and self-advocacy skills as directed.
• Provide instructional support in the area of independent living skills such as cooking, laundry, general personal hygiene, and cleanliness.
• Support the implementation of necessary visual supports and modifications to the instructional environment to facilitate student engagement in all settings.
• Supports/assists students that are medically fragile or have moderate to significant physical needs.
• Assists in implementing specialized student plans (IEP, BIP), as needed.
• Directs student group activities as assigned.
• Provides assistance with de-escalating student behaviors and reintegration back into the classroom.
• Follows cooperative and assigned district policies and procedures.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

de-escalation techniques

behavior management

intensive behavior interventions

monitor behavior

rapport building

effective communication

handle emotionally charged situations

professional collaboration

confidentiality

online learning programs

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Three Lakes Educational Cooperative USD 420 - Osage City Elementary School in Osage City, Kansas seeks a Paraprofessional Level II to assist teachers with specialized instruction for students with behavioral needs. This 9-month, full-time position reports to the Special Education Teacher, Building Principal, and TLEC Administration.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, behavior interventions, data collection, collaboration with staff and families, and adherence to policies.