Paraprofessional - Interventionist

Intervention Paraprofessional

The Intervention Paraprofessional assists in supporting positive behavioral change in students by developing interventions for the purpose of promoting equitable student achievement. This position works with students, teachers, counselors and school personnel to support the needs of students and to ensure access to classroom instruction while addressing student behavior needs.

Education and Experience:

Minimum requirement of 60 college hours or passed the Paraprofessional Assessment or completed Missouri's online substitute training program. Educational training and/or experience is preferred. Strong technology skills preferred. Knowledge of the use of the Internet for research purposes, preferred. Knowledge and experience with Google Suite and other computer applications, preferred. Paraprofessional experience, preferred. Experience with and/or knowledge and understanding of best practices in instruction, preferred.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Maintains confidentiality of information gained through the performance and location of the position
• Utilizes data to determine need-based decisions
• Provides student observations
• Provides input for support/safety plans
• Provides support to the multi-tiered support system (MTSS) team
• Researches and remains current on best practices of trauma-responsive schools for the purpose of providing input to the MTSS team
• Assists the ISS instructor in daily procedures
• Escorts students from classes to the At-Risk classroom when classroom teachers call
• Helps de-escalate student behaviors and get them back to their daily schedule
• Helps students who need more one-on-one help with classroom assignments, projects and tests
• Supports longer term suspensions where more supports need to be put in place, instead of an at-home suspension
• Works closely with Teachers for the success of the students
• Maintains discipline
• May confer with parents on progress of students as directed by the supervisor
• Complies with policy, procedures, regulations, and law
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

This position is for the  school year. The district reserves the right to close this posting once a suitable applicant has been identified.