Paraprofessional - Special Education

Title:

Behavioral Interventionist Paraprofessional

Reports to:

Building Principal

Status:
7.5 hours/day M-F (Schedule may vary) – 9 Month Position

Grade 2 – Non-Exempt - $19.75 – $21.25/hour –
Paraprofessionals Union

Location:

Ridge View Elementary

Start Date:

September 15, 2025

Classified/PERS

Belgrade School District Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision plans and District contribution

Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance District Paid

State retirement package becomes fully vested after five years

403B matching funds up to 1.25% of Annual Salary

Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP’s)

Paid Leave and Paid Holidays

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Essential

Job Duties

* Assists classroom teachers with individual students to eliminate or replace disruptive, harmful or negative behaviors with positive actions.

* Assist highly disruptive students

* Assist with playground, breakfast, lunchroom duties

* Assists in gathering pertinent information for the development of appropriate behavioral intervention plans.

* Assists in progress monitoring and the collection of student behavioral data regarding implementation plans to ensure student success.

* Assists building staff to implement positive reinforcement-based classroom management systems.

* Assists transportation staff regarding the use of behavioral management programs on buses.

* Provides direct support to students to enhance teacher and specialist instruction.

* Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of intervention plans that address the behavioral needs of students, such as IEP’s,504’s and Behavior Intervention Plans.

* Attends and participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, IEP meetings, and other meetings as required.

* Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.

* Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.

* Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.

* Assists with the input of behavior data in corresponding systems

* Intervention procedures and prevention work with at risk students

* Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills Abilities

* Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

* Knowledge to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.

* Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.

* Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.

* Ability to be flexible to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.

* Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups and utilize specific, job-related equipment.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, the public, and staff members.

* Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

* Ability to manage time and responsibilities, adapt to changing work priorities, communicate with diverse groups, maintaining confidentiality, meet deadlines and schedules.

* Ability to set priorities, work as part of a team and work with and manage frequent interruptions.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.

* Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff.

* Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.

* Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events, gather, collate, and/or classify data and use job-related equipment.

* Skill in adhering to safety practices.

* Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records and using pertinent software applications (as required).

Equipment Used

* Computer, calculator, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax, wheelchairs and other special needs equipment.

Required Qualifications

* High School Diploma or equivalent;
Or

* Minimum of two years of secondary education; or

* Certification in the district approved crisis intervention techniques or ability to become certified within three months of employment. (District will provide training if needed).

* Successful experience working…