FYSpecial Education Paraprofessional BSS; Bus Monitor; 7th - 8th Grade

Littleton Elementary School District Collier Business Academy
- Avondale, Arizona

This job is also posted in Littleton Elementary School District.

• Job : 5578685
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

TITLE: Paraprofessional
- Behavior Support Specialist

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt Grade 5

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To assist the Special Education Teacher with the education, care and development of students with severe emotional disabilities and other significant disabilities.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES (essential functions):

• Provides behavioral, instructional vocational and developmental assistance to students who are disabled as prescribed by the supervising teacher or other certified professional.
• Applies basic practices of effective behavioral management, and assists in the teaching of problem solving skills to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher, guidance counselor or administrator.
• Assists with behavior management programs including monitoring and charting behaviors specific to individual behavior plans.
• Provides assistance in the learning area in dealing with behavioral issues by applying crisis intervention to students with aggressive behavior and restraining violent students as needed.
• Maintains all aspects and provisions of confidentiality related to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Assists the teacher in implementing the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Serves as a floater to various learning areas to assist in maintaining appropriate behaviors; responds to all crisis calls, assesses the situation, and follows through accordingly.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of student activities and behavior which may require the use of a computer terminal to enter student information and data; completes applicable forms, schedules and instructional reports as directed.
• Assists in the preparation of behavior modification plans, and teacher's preplanning sessions; provides input and assistance in the development of learning activities; prepares or assists in the preparation of instructional and vocational materials.
• Attends district professional development classes.
• Participates in the Medicaid reimbursement program which includes maintaining logs on students and attending scheduled training.
• Obtain and maintain Practitioner 2 Prone (2P) Physical Crisis Management Certification in accordance with certification requirements established by the Professional Crisis Management Association (PCMA).
• Maintain physical health and stamina necessary to physically manage aggressive students in accordance with PCMA.
• Implement individual behavior plans designed by the IEP team.
• Support students with behavioral needs as assigned.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of District policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of classroom procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
• Skill in monitoring and improving student behavior and learning skills.
• Skill in assisting children and special needs students, and assessing educational needs.
• Skill in maintaining composure, and working effectively under classroom conditions.
• Skill in using courtesy and respect in instructing students.
• Skill in communicating effectively in verbal and written forms.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with co‑workers and others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is performed in a classroom environment, with moderate physical requirements. Required to perform the following physical requirements of the position with reasonable accommodation: vision corrected to 20/20, ability to hear in the normal range (corrected), able to speak clearly, and able to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s Degree; AND one (1) year of experience working with children; OR High school diploma and certification by Arizona Department of Education (ADE)…