STEP Paraeducator: Student Support & Behavior Champion

Windham-Southeast-Supervisory-Union-1; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Southeast Supervisory Union Brattleboro Area Middle School in Brattleboro, Vermont is seeking a STEP Paraeducator to support instructional and behavioral needs of assigned students. Starting immediately, this full-time role reports to the Director of Special Education or designee.

The position requires at least 2 years of post-secondary education and experience with behavior intervention. Proficiency with Google Workspace and related tech is expected, along with CPI de-escalation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-secondary education.
• Experience in behavior intervention.

Responsibilities

• Assist in academic instructional delivery as determined by the child’s educational team.
• Work contracted hours and report to assigned duties, including outdoor supervision of students during all types of weather.
• Implement student behavior plans with fidelity, including accurate collection of student behavioral data according to behavioral intervention plan.
• Maintain an understanding of the student’s emotional and/or physical limitations.
• Attend all in-service and required training/student team meetings pertaining to the position.
• Address students’ behavioral and academic needs throughout the school day across all environments and support other adults in following individual student protocols.
• Submission of required paperwork within timelines to appropriate supervisors.
• Maintain positive working relationships with special educators, supervisors, students, teachers and administrators.
• Proficient use of technology or specific software for behavioral or academic purposes; must be proficient in use of Google platform (e-mail, Google Docs, Google Sheets).
• Knowledge of and adherence of all safety protocols.
• Assist in personal care for students as required by IEP need.
• Communicate regularly with supervisors in order to receive instructions for implementing activities and programs (educational and behavioral).
• Must demonstrate ability to problem solve, adjust programming when appropriate, and manage student behavioral crisis using a team approach
• CPI certified for de-escalation and restraint techniques.
• Physical ability to escort, transport and physically intervene with students when indicated with the ability to lift and carry students when required.

Skills

Behavior intervention experience

Google Workspace

Education

Two years post-secondary education

Tools

Google platform

Job description

Windham Southeast Supervisory Union Brattleboro Area Middle School in Brattleboro, Vermont is seeking a STEP Paraeducator to support instructional and behavioral needs of assigned students. Starting immediately, this full-time role reports to the Director of Special Education or designee.

The position requires at least 2 years of post-secondary education and experience with behavior intervention. Proficiency with Google Workspace and related tech is expected, along with CPI de-escalation