Primary BASE Paraprofessional

Shepherd Independent School District; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Independent School District is seeking an ISS/BASE Paraprofessional to support students in an in-school suspension setting and to assist with behavior management under a certified teacher’s supervision. The role involves instructional support and classroom activity preparation to promote positive student outcomes.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, a Texas educational aide certificate, and some experience working with children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree or two years of college coursework preferred.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and model replacement behaviors from the student’s behavior plan.
• Provide instruction and role-play for replacement behaviors identified in the plan.
• Monitor students and document behaviors on BASE sheets.
• Maintain communication with teachers, staff, admins and parents to support behavioral outcomes.

Skills

Reading instruction

Writing instruction

Mathematics support

Child interaction

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or two years college

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Primary Purpose:

An ISS Paraprofessional provides instructional assistance to students that are placed in the in-school suspension (ISS) disciplinary setting. A Behavioral Adaptation Support Environment (BASE) Paraprofessional manages student behavior in the BASE classroom while under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting and managing of classroom activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effective

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1.Instructs and models replacement behaviors identified on student's behavior plan.

2. Provides instruction and role-play opportunities for students and replacement behaviors identified in student's behavior plan.

3. Consistently monitors students and uses BASE monitoring sheets to document student behaviors.

4. Maintains effective communication with classroom teachers, staff, administrators and parents that build relationships and lead to greater behavioral outcomes.