District Behavior Paraprofessionals Job Dayton area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

District Behavior Paraprofessional

Provide support and training for teachers, staff, and parents to address and manage students with challenging behaviors.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

High School Diploma or GED required

Experience working with students with behavioral challenges preferred

Training in behavior management techniques and crisis intervention preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to work effectively with students exhibiting significant behavioral challenges

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, teachers, and parents

Knowledge of behavior and social skill intervention techniques and methodology

Ability to work with students with pervasive developmental disabilities

Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

Experience working with students including implementing behavior management strategies.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional and Program Management

Collaborate with administrators and teachers to design and develop research based behavioral intervention plans (BIP), provide support to instructional staff in implementing BIPs, and classroom management strategies.

Monitor the effectiveness of behavior intervention plans and recommend changes as needed.

Monitor and record student behavior data as directed.

Use approved de-escalation techniques and interventions during behavioral incidents

Assist teachers with lesson planning, lesson modeling, classroom management, and behavior management.

Develop and maintain effective behavioral management and intervention techniques with individual and/or groups of students and provide assistance in meeting educations, occupational, and personal needs.

Conference with parents, administrators, and teachers concerning school and student issues.

Conduct home visits as needed.

Training and Staff Development

Identify staff development needs, develop and present training, and coach campus personnel to continually develop and enhance behavioral assessment and intervention skills.

Provide behavior management training for parents as needed.

Professional Growth and Development

Pursue continuous improvement and growth in knowledge of behavior intervention strategies, methodologies, and analysis.

Other

Consult with district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, statistical data, and other documents required.

Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education.

Perform other duties as assigned by the campus principal, assistant superintendent, and the Superintendent of Schools.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used:
Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Posture:
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Frequent walking

Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment:
Work inside; may work outside; regular exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards

Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours