SPED Paraprofessional

Logan River Academy, LLC; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan River Academy, LLC is seeking a Para Professional - SPED to assist in a structured school environment. You will help implement de-escalation techniques, provide targeted 1:1 instruction, and support students with academic and behavioral plans under teacher direction.

The role includes supervising students during movement, meals, and therapy sessions, while maintaining data records and collaborating with academic staff to ensure progress and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing positive behavior strategies and de-escalation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under teacher direction and support students one-to-one.
• Familiarity with behavior intervention plans (BIP) is a plus.
• Ability to supervise students and manage behavior in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Implement the school's positive behavior management plan with fidelity.
• Provide 1:1 instruction and academic support for students.
• Monitor student movement between classes, therapy sessions, and lunch.
• Maintain student data records for behavior and academic plans.
• Obtain required TA training and certifications.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to improve service delivery.
• Support safety and security protocols of the Academy.

Skills

Classroom management

Behavior support

Student supervision

Communication skills

BIP knowledge

Education

HS Diploma/GED

BS preferred

Job description

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Para Professional - SPED

REPORTS TO: Academic Director

STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Paraprofessionals help create a safe and structured environment during the school day for all students through the effective implementation of de-escalation practices when needed. They also work with students who need individual help to strengthen and reinforce academic skills and provide subject specific support under the teacher's direction. They oversee the collection of behavior data as directed by the students' academic plan and/or their behavioral intervention plan (BIP). They will enter the data as a part of the student record. They will help with student movement from the dorms to the classrooms each morning. They will also supervise student movement from the classrooms to other locations in the school and during lunch.

Duties:

1. Implement the school's positive behavior management plan with fidelity.
2. Become knowledgeable of and implement behavioral management strategies to support students emotionally and behaviorally.
3. Implement student's behavioral management plan, (BIP); maintain a student data record.
4. Maintains a safe and appropriate learning environment by setting appropriate limits using a patience and therapeutic tone.
5. Provides 1:1 instruction and academic support for students.
6. Monitors student movement between/during classes, for scheduled therapy sessions and during lunch.
7. Obtains and maintains required certifications and/or TA training.
8. Gives appropriate feedback to the teachers on student work.
9. Accepts other responsibilities when needed and are appropriate.
10. Personally, responds to direct requests or questions from clients or other customers in a timely manner. Listens carefully to clients and customers, probing to clarify their specific need or request.
11. Maintains composure during stressful interactions.
12. Keeps commitments extended to clients or customers.
13. Collaborates with staff in department to continually improve service delivery or Academy operations.
14. Demonstrates understanding how position supports the goals of the department and vision of the organization, including how it supports other departments and processes within the organization.
15. Supports facility public relations, community education, and referral development efforts.
16. Supports Academy's safety and security program.
17. Participates in internal Performance Improvement program.
18. Demonstrates ability to intervene and communicate appropriately with adolescents.
19. Maintains appropriate boundaries with students.
20. Keeps annual in-services up to date.

Qualifications:

1. HS Diploma/GED, BS Preferred.

2. Knowledge of human behavior, social interactions, and psychology is useful.

3. Acceptable oral and written communication skills.

4. Telephone, computer, and face-to-face customer service skills.

5. Experience in working with students in a school setting is preferred but not required.

Physical demands:

Under normal circumstances the employee will need to have the physical capacity to continuously use his/her hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulation. The employee may be required to do the following:

1. Physically able to bend, stand, stoop, or sit for long periods of time.
2. Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
3. Push / Pull up to 100 lbs.
4. Possible restraining of escalated clients

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands may vary for each client. You will be provided with more information if special physical demands are needed for a client.

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