Overview:

Support special education students in general and special education classrooms by providing behavioral interventions, academic assistance, and social-emotional/mental health support. Assist teachers with classroom management and maintain a safe, engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Behavioral Support:

• Deescalate challenging behaviors and provide crisis intervention using approved strategies.
• Supervise students to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.
• Document and report behavioral incidents.

Academic Support:

• Tutor individuals/small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist teachers with instructional materials, classroom setup, and test administration.

Life Skills & Emotional Support:

• Help students with life skills like hygiene, motor skills, and emotional regulation.
• Monitor students’ emotional and physical needs, reporting concerns promptly.

Administrative Support:

• Maintain and update student records, behavior data, and reports.
• Operate educational tools, assistive technology, and office equipment.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and staff to implement behavior plans and instructional strategies.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to student progress discussions.

Health & Safety:

• Administer first aid and support health-related needs.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications: (AA degree or unit equivalent or pass an employer offered paraprofessional exam)

Knowledge of:

• Child development, behavior management, and intervention techniques.
• Classroom procedures, instructional support strategies, and IEP accommodations.
• Basic academic subjects (math, science, ELA, social studies).

Skills/Abilities:

• Calmly de-escalate students and manage challenging behaviors.
• Provide academic and emotional support to individuals/small groups.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and families.
• Maintain accurate records and perform clerical tasks.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

Requirements:

• Ability to lift, monitor, and physically support students as needed.
• Onsite attendance required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.01 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person