Behavior Support Paraprofessional Job Laramie area,Wyoming USA,Education / Teaching

Behavior Support Paraprofessional

The Behavior Support Paraprofessional is responsible for providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

The Behavior Support Paraprofessional:

Administers a variety of activities (e.g. tests, homework, make-up work, special educational strategies, etc.) for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.

Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.

Implements behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and reinforcing learning concepts under the supervision of assigned teacher.

Maintains a variety of materials (e.g. instructional materials, files, records, charts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference, and meeting mandated requirements.

Models positive behavior for assigned students (e.g. inter-personal communication, homework processes, social interaction, etc.) for the purpose of providing educational and life skills training.

Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive school environment.

Provides instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans, and ensuring students success in school all under the supervision of assigned teacher.

Provides adapted classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.

Provides feedback of observations for the purpose of informing teachers and administrators of student progress.

Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources for the purpose of solving problems, providing information, and directing to other sources.

Tutors students on assigned class work for the purpose of providing ongoing support in the completion of work assignments.

Follows the policies and procedures of the school and the District.

Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility, such as demonstrating ethical behavior; providing accurate data and reports when needed; meeting deadlines; maintaining confidentiality; caring for the equipment and materials; and dressing appropriately and presenting a good role model.

Other duties as assigned.

* Denotes essential functions

Ability to use effective communication skills; ability to use time effectively; good organizational skills; ability to maintain a positive relationship with other staff by collaborating and working cooperatively with them (including supervisors); ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications; ability to prepare and maintain accurate records; knowledge of instructional techniques; knowledge of safety practices and procedures; knowledge of conflict resolution;

knowledge of child development/behavior; ability to maintain a calm demeanor; ability to maintain confidentiality; and ability to meet deadlines and schedules.

Minimum of high school education or GED.

1+ years of experience working in a school is preferred.

The Physical Abilities and Working Conditions listed in this section are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Working Conditions which may be required for this position. Albany County School District #1 encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment for this position and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Chief Human Resources Officer for further information.

Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.

Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.

Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at the wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower the head.

Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 40 or more pounds on a frequent basis.

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