Days Employed: 187 Days

Pay Grade: Paraprofessional Level 3

Primary Purpose:

Directly assist campus Social Emotional Behavior Support (SEBS) Specialist to provide positive behavioral supports and interventions.

Assist teachers in management of classroom activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent Must obtain Educational Aide certification if have less than 48 hours of college credit

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work well with children who are experiencing behavioral challenges

Ability to adjust to flexible working assignment on the campus on a daily basis as needed

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional training will be required upon hiring

Major Expectations, Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work with the classroom teacher and campus administrators to create and maintain an orderly and highly structured classroom environment.
• Assist with instructional activities as assigned by the teacher or SEBS Specialist.
• Work with individual students or small groups with a primary focus on providing behavioral support to increase student learning.
• Implement behavior action plans with fidelity.
• Track student performance data (academic and behavioral)
• Provide student supervision throughout school day, inside and outside classroom which may include lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Communicate students’ level of mastery to campus staff and participate in planning sessions as needed.
• Participate in staff development training programs as necessary to support student learning.
• Assist the teacher in creating a classroom environment conductive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.
• When necessary, utilize district-approved physical restraint methods to protect students and staff from harm.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Demonstrate self-control and exhibit a growth mindset.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Communicate effectively and professionally at all times; work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

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