Instructional Paraeducator, Behavior Specialist; Student Connections

Position: Instructional Para educator, Behavior Specialist (Student Connections)
POSITION:

Behavior Specialist - Student Connections, Instructional Para educator (IP)
* * Assignment may include:
After-School Detention (ASD), Alternative Learning Experience (ALE), Bus Supervision (a.m./p.m.), Categorical Programs (LAP/Title), Community Transitions, General Classroom, IEP Support, In-School Intervention (ISI), Library, Locker Room Supervision, Lunch/Recess Supervision, Office Support, PE, Preschool, Resource Room

SCHEDULE:

7 hours per day; 8:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.*;
Monday-Friday;
School Year

* Start/end times may vary/be adjusted based on building/location need.

LOCATION:

Student Support Services/Betz

* While the position location for the 25-26 SY is Betz, location may vary based on department and student need.

SUPERVISOR:

Building Principal(s);
Department Director(s)

POSITION TYPE:

Classified, Ongoing

COMPENSATION:

$19.56-$24.36/hour depending on comparable experience;
Pay is annualized over 12 months (if hired after start of school year, spread over remaining months of fiscal year (Sept-Aug))

Some assignments include an additional $1.00/hour for hygiene-related duties - see specific absence within substitute system for details

OTHER COMPENSATION:

For para educator positions only:

* $1.00/hour additional pay for positions assigned student hygiene duties as a regularly-scheduled part of daily duties

* Degrees eligible for a salary enhancement as follows, regardless of degree program or position with the district (cannot be stacked in the case of multiple degrees (highest degree stipend will be applied))

* AA, BA, MA degree, or PhD, adds $0.50/hour, $1.00/hour, $1.50/hour, $2.00/hour, respectively
* BENEFITS:

Medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance; retirement plan; deferred compensation (DRS and TSA); paid holidays; paid leave

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent;
Passing score (455) on state-approved Para educator Assessment, OR hold AA degree or higher OR have earned 72 quarter or 48 semester credits with college-level courses (100 level or higher)*;
Current first aid/CPR card (training may be provided by District); WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance

Documentation will be required upon hire

* Documentation should be submitted during application process

POSITION:
Instructional Para educator, Behavior Specialist
* * Assignment may include:
Bus Supervision (a.m./p.m.), General Classroom, IEP Support, Library, Locker Room Supervision, Lunch/Recess Supervision, Office Support, PE, Resource Room, Student Connections

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Paraeducators are an integral part of the learning and teaching team. Paraeducators providing behavioral support to students work closely with counselors, families and students in order to provide consistent expectations and cues across settings. Vital responsibilities for Instructional Para educator Behavior Specialists include promoting/implementing consistent expectations, modeling positive responses in high stress situations and maintaining consistency in crisis situations. Understanding how environment, child development, and adults' expectations impact a child's behavioral response is critical to this position.

The ability to adapt and respond to individual student needs while maintaining high expectations is also an essential element of this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

An instructional para educator may perform all or some of the responsibilities defined below:

* Support implementation of teacher designed instructional activities and classroom routines

* Conduct teacher/therapist-designed instructional experiences

* Work with individual and small groups of students

* Supervise, model, and teach expected behaviors across educational settings, including classrooms, lunchroom, playground, hallways, etc.

* Implement individual and school wide behavior support plans and positive interventions

* Implement district-adopted de-escalation and restraint strategies

* Foster social and language development through play activities and active engagement with children

* Promote students' best interests through positive role modeling and student advocacy

* Administer assessment materials as trained or delegated

* Assist in preparation of instructional materials and perform clerical duties associated with general instruction program

* Consistently and respectfully respond to student needs while maintaining confidentiality

* May administer medications pursuant to Board policy and pursuant to state and federal law

* Assist with care and hygiene needs, as required

* Monitor highly structured environments

* Coordinate with transportation department to arrange transportation for students at conclusion of ASD as needed and monitor students until they are on their bus or picked up by a parent or guardian.

* Perform first aid

* Implement teacher-directed programs with students on a one-to-one and/or small group basis in special education classroom as well as during general education inclusion time.

* Lead or support de-escalation/restraint procedures.

* Assist student(s) with diet,…