Part Time Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional - 2 Positions Available- Southwest Educational Academy

Iron County School District; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Iron County School District in Cedar City, UT is seeking two Part Time Behavior Intervention Paraprofessionals to support students with moderate to intensive behavior and mental health needs under the direction of school staff.

This role emphasizes data-driven planning, collaboration with educators, and ongoing professional development, with a focus on helping students develop social skills and independence in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Ability to collect, document, and use data to inform plans.
• Proficient with Google Docs, Sheets, Slides.
• Ability to work with students with behavioral/mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Collect, document, manage data to inform functional behavior assessments and plans.
• Uses Google Suite effectively (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Supports implementation of behavioral programs and intervention services.
• Collaborates with school professionals to address student behavior and mental health needs.
• Maintains ongoing professional development to improve skills.
• Adheres to local, state, and federal policies for special education and behavior compliance.
• Provides instructional support to students and groups.
• Participates in developing and maintaining classroom management systems.
• Guides students in harmonious interaction with peers.
• Operates office equipment and maintain reliability in attendance.

Skills

Data collection

Google Suite

Collaboration

Behavior support

Tools

Google Docs & Sheets

Job description

Do you want meaningful work? This is your place. We want you to join our team! Come work for the Iron County School District in Cedar City, UT and help to make a difference in the lives of students and families in your community!

Southwest Education Academy is seeking TWO Part Time Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional to work 27.5 hours per week. This position will remain open until filled.

The Part Time Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional works under the direction of the school principal, working with the Special Education Educator, School Counselor, and/or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), assist students who have moderate to intensive behavior and/or mental health needs. This position may also support the implementation of behavioral programs and intensive behavior intervention services for students with disabilities. Establishes effective rapport with students and motivates students to develop appropriate social skills and attitudes leading toward improved behavior in order to foster greater independence in the student. Professional relations are developed and maintained with other staff.

• Collects, documents, manages, and uses data to inform functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, emergency safety interventions, referrals for additional supports, problem solving, schedules and services to benefit students.
• Able to use Google Suite effectively (i.e.Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides)
• Changes to student programming are data driven and documented effectively.
• Works with school professionals and other paraprofessionals to build the school's capacity to address student's behavior and/or mental health needs.
• Maintains current knowledge and improves skill application by participating in regular on-going professional development
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal policies and procedures for special education and behavior compliance.
• Provides instructional support assistance to students and student groups.
• Participates in the development, maintenance and carrying out of systems for classroom management.
• Guides students in working and interacting harmoniously with other students.
• Operates various types of office equipment such as computers, copy machines, etc.
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance and job performance is required
• Complies with established district policies and procedures.