Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Behavior Support

Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7.0 hours per day
FTE:
Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

This position receives an additional $2.00 for each hour worked, not to exceed 8 hours per day.

Job Summary
The Behavior Support Paraprofessional Educator provides academic and behavioral support for students experiencing emotional disturbance, social and behavioral challenges, or mental health impairments. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Job Requirements
The following are required:

A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.

Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the Work Keys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.

Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and math.

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.

Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.

The following are preferred:

Knowledge of first aid.

Experience working with students in a job related capacity such as in a school, specialized class, clinic setting, residential facility, or agency setting.

Two years of experience working in general education, special education, private school, agency, clinic, residential treatment, or other mental health settings.

Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans, behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.

Must be able to readily recall details of individual students' behavioral support plans.

Ability to resolve problems, handle conflicts, and make effective decisions under pressure.

Ability to share essential information appropriately with fellow team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.

Ability to read and interpret information from a variety of professionals, including psychologists, behavioral specialists, counselors, and mental health specialists and under the direction of these specialists and the special education teacher, appropriately use the information to support students.

Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict.

For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students in a variety of settings within the classroom or school. Ability and willingness to be trained on a variety of topics, including Positive Behavioral Supports, positive reinforcement techniques, appropriate behavioral interventions and de-escalation techniques.

For behavior programs in special schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students which will include activities such as running, carrying students, getting up and down from the floor. Ability and willingness to be trained in district sanctioned de-escalation techniques.

Essential Job Functions

Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc., to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.

Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.

Collects academic and behavioral data in accordance with student(s) IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.

Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues, staff, and community agency personnel.

Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed academic and behavioral…