Para Educator - Instructional

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of licensed staff, the Behavior Instructional Para serves in a modified teaching capacity to provide intervention for students with social and behavioral concerns. Primary duties include implementing behavior interventions, working in partnership with the teacher to provide behavioral support in the classroom setting, and behavioral data collection.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree or higher
• Knowledge of behavioral management and techniques used with special needs populations
• Experience working with students with social, emotional and/or behavioral needs

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Education, Psychology , or related field
• Knowledge of positive intervention supports, behavior management, crisis response, de-escalation, and physical restraint
• Two years’ experience working with children in an organized setting
• One year experience observing and collecting student behavioral charting data

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist in the implementation of behavior interventions, de-escalation, and crisis intervention
• Consistently support and employ classroom management, individual management, school rules, and crisis management systems
• Monitor, observe, and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; collect/document data for the purpose of ongoing behavior intervention planning and review
• Monitor and assist students in prescribed learning activities
• Assist students by modeling appropriate skills and behaviors; exhibit a friendly attitude and provide emotional support and general guidance; assist in maintaining an emotional climate that fosters a sense of belonging and connection to school
• Confer with classroom teachers, as needed, regarding interventions to meet student needs
• Assist in the implementation of prescriptive accommodations and/or modifications as directed
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations
• Assist students in learning self-management, self-monitoring, and self-control skills
• Communicate with education teams regarding information pertaining to students’ progress, both orally and in writing
• Direct group activities of students as assigned
• Perform proactive, effective discipline with meaningful consequences
• Monitor students in academic and unstructured non-academic opportunities
• Exhibit emotional control, patience and persistence in extremely stressful situations
• Teach and model socially acceptable replacement behaviors by redirecting student behaviors in positive and pro-social ways
• Participate in prescribed in-service training
• Other duties as assigned

APPLY DIRECTLY ONLINE: https://www.applitrack.com/isd742/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Paraeducator

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.50 per hour

Expected hours: 33.75 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please provide your email address for further communication regarding your application.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Cloud, MN 56302: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21