Instructional and Behavior Paraprofessional

Instructional and Behavior Paraprofessional JobID: 2510

Position Type

Paraprofessional/Assistant / Sp Ed / Behavioral

Date Posted

4/10/2024

Location

Department of Special Education - MDLC

Date Available

2024-2025

Closing Date

Open until filled

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Job Title: Instructional & Behavioral Paraprofessional Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Dept./School: Special Education/MDLC Pay Grade: C4 (2024-2025 school year) ($18.26 - $22.27)

Reports To: Special Education Director Days/Dates: 187

Primary Purpose

The Academic/Behavioral Instructional Assistant will be responsible for carrying out the responsibilities of supporting students with academic/behavioral programming needs within the Department of Special Education.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 48 college hours or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) preferred
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination
• Minimum three years' experience as a classroom instructional assistant
• Valid driver's license with driving record that meets District requirements
• Trained in Crisis Prevention institute (CPI) Non-violent Crisis Intervention preferred
  
  

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Implement and model a comprehensive program of behavioral and social support for students challenging behaviors within the special education program.
• Knowledge of behavior and social skills intervention techniques and methodology
• Knowledge of data collection in the areas of IEP goals, accommodations, and services
• Knowledge of research-based interventions for working with students with autism spectrum disorders
• Ability to assist with training of adult learners
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills
  
  

Experience

• Three years of experience working directly with students with developmental delays and/or challenging behaviors.
  
  

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Program/Instructional Management

• Collaborate with teachers to model and provide support to instructional staff in implementing BIPs and classroom management strategies.
• Work with school staff in teaching socially acceptable behavior to students based on individual needs.
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in developing structured classroom settings, specific intervention plans for students and assist in their implementation and making materials/behavioral charts, etc.
• Conduct ongoing follow up observations of progress on the behavior plan and services for specific students
• Collaborate with educators to develop effective programming for students with communication concerns
• Keep behavioral instructional coaches informed of campus specific needs or concerns
  
  

Student Management

• Model crisis prevention and proactive intervention strategies for special education teachers/assistants and general education teachers, if appropriate
• Consult with teachers, instructional assistants, and other relevant individuals to assist in effective programming to meet individual student needs
  
  

Organization Improvement

• Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs
• Keep abreast of new developments in the field by reading professional literature, attending seminars and relevant training opportunities and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
• Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required.
• Follow district and department policies and procedures
  
  

Other Responsibilites

• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to the State Board of Education and local Board policy
• Perform all other duties as assigned
  
  

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned.
• Moderate lifting and carrying.
• Occasional need to manage student behavior through physical restraint
• Exposure to biological hazards
• Occasional prolonged or irregular hours
  
  

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Employee Signature Date

Supervisor Signature Date