Paraprofessional - PBIS

Bibb County Public Schools; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bibb County Public School System is seeking a paraprofessional to provide individualized and group instruction for students in the In-School Suspension program. The role supports the district's Positive Behavior Intervention Support plan and helps implement the school’s behavioral goals.

The position involves assisting with academic work, coordinating assignments with regular teachers, maintaining classroom discipline, and collaborating with the student support staff to deliver a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited institution.
• GaPSC Paraprofessional Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group activities to help ISS students accept responsibility for behavior and develop self-management plans.
• Assist students with completing daily classroom assignments and reinforce essential academic skills.
• Coordinate ISS students' assignments with regular classroom teachers to ensure continuity.
• Maintain discipline in the ISS room according to program structure.
• Collaborate with student support staff (counselor, social worker, psychologist) to provide needed services.
• Prepare and maintain records of students’ progress, attendance, and related information.

Skills

Supervise children

Child growth & development

Computer proficiency

Effective communication

Professional conduct with students

Flexibility between in-person learning

School safety procedures

De-escalation skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or 60 sem hrs

Tools

None

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Provides individually oriented instruction and guidance to students assigned to the in-school suspension program. Assists the principal in the implementation of the school’s Positive Behavior Intervention Support plan to support the district’s mission.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This job has/has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides and facilitates individual and group activities designed to assist ISS students in:

• Accepting responsibility for their behavior;
• Changing that behavior; and
• Developing and carrying out plans designed to increase self-management skills.

Provides supportive instructional services by:

• Assisting students who may need help in completing daily classroom assignments or in applying essential academic skills;
• Coordinating students’ classroom assignments with their regular classroom teachers to assure continuity of classroom assignments;
• Maintains discipline in the ISS room along with the structure established for the ISS Program; and
• Coordinates with student support staff in order to provide the services needed. Student support staff are defined as school counselor, school social worker, and school psychologist.

Provides assistance to student support staff in implementing a comprehensive program of alternative strategies designed to prevent and minimize the frequency of inappropriate student behavior:

• Refers to support staff those students who are in need of further counseling;
• Works cooperatively with staff to assure that the school system’s due process procedures are followed if a special education student is to be considered for placement in the ISS Program; and
• Maintains current records regarding students’ academic and behavioral progress, attendance, and other written information required for the school system and the state.
• Completes and submits as required by the building principal such reports and other information required for program implementation and evaluation.
• Takes precautions to protect records, materials, and equipment.
• Maintains regular attendance and follow procedures established by the Principal if illness necessitates being absent.
• Meets the requirements of the classroom paraprofessional job description in the context of the In School Suspension Program.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of an Associate degree, the equivalent of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours from an accredited institution.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise children
• Basic knowledge of childhood growth and development
• Computer proficiency and ability to work effectively in a learning environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students and staff in a professional manner.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person learning environments
• Knowledge of school safety & security procedures
• Flexible and can de-escalate potentially controversial situations
• Can work independently and in a team setting
• Attention to detail and organized.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• GaPSC Paraprofessional Certification

Salary/Terms/Benefits:

1. 182day work year;7.5hours per day
2. Salary:Grade 111- Placement on salary schedule based on years or experience. Up to ten (10) years allowed. The stated salary range reflects the opportunity for pay over the course of the employee’s tenure. The top pay is not a potential starting salary.
3. Excellent benefits package (including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employee assistance program); personal and sick leave; membership in State Retirement System.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Complete an online application.
2. Submit professional certificates, transcripts, and three (3) professional evaluations and/or reference letters respective to this position.
3. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications will be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR