At-Risk Parapro Job Niles area,Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

Position: AT-RISK PARAPRO

At-Risk Paraprofessional

The At-Risk Paraprofessional supports students (grades 3-6) experiencing academic, social-emotional, or behavioral challenges that jeopardize their school success. Working closely with classroom teachers, special educators, counselors, and administration, this role implements targeted interventions, behavioral intervention plans (BIPs), and de-escalation strategies. The ideal candidate builds trust-based relationships with elementary school students, models restorative practices, and fosters a supportive environment to improve student engagement, behavior, and attendance.

Essential Functions and Duties Other duties as assigned and allowable under the grant source:

Supervise in-school Restorative Room

Facilitate restorative/reflective conversations with students to promote positive behaviors

Assist with supervision of students to minimize disruptive behaviors

Promote highly specialized positive behavior interventions and behavior instruction that is explicit, intensive, and accelerated

Model self-regulation strategies that assist students in assessing their own work and behaviors

Provide recognition of a variety of student accomplishments and positive behaviors

Continually supervise students to ensure a safe, non-threatening, nurturing environment where students can thrive

Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures; report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources

Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill

Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve District and building, goals

Assist with student attendance monitoring, parent contacts, student conversations

Truancy follow up - Making phone calls to parents

Required

Skills and Abilities

Education and Certification:

Minimum of High School diploma and successful experience working with school-age children who need behavior support

Preferred:

Associate's Degree or 60 college credit hours

Work Environment/Physical Demands The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Exposure to weather:
Occasional exposure to outdoor weather
Exposure to loud noises:
Occasional exposure to loud noises
Working in confined spaces:
Occasional work in confined spaces
Working at heights:
Rarely working at excessive heights
Working with hazardous materials:
Rarely working with hazardous materials
Exposure to stressful situations
Exposure to a rapidly changing environment, including but not limited to schedule, location, students, responsibilities, etc

Physical Demands

Lifting/Carrying:
Occasionally lifting to 50lbs
Standing/Walking:
Requires prolonged standing and walking throughout the workday
Bending/Stooping:
Occasional bending and stooping to retrieve items
Reaching:
Occasionally reaching above shoulder level
Pushing/Pulling:
Occasionally moving objects by pushing or pulling
Climbing:
May rarely need to climb stairs or ladders to access equipment
Fine motor skills:
Requires dexterity for handling small parts and tools

Conditions

Must maintain a drug- and alcohol-free workplace, as per district policy
Complies with all federal, state, and district policies, including student data privacy (FERPA) and mandated reporting requirements
What we offer:
Competitive wages
State of Michigan Retirement Benefits
District-Supported Professional Development

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement Brandywine Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, height, weight, marital status, political belief, genetic information, disability or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Title IX:
Elise Sorensen, Director of Adult, Alternative and Special Education. Section 504 Coordinator:
Matt Severin, Principal. Civil Rights Coordinator:
Amanda Lezotte, Superintendent. For procedural information, please review Brandywine Community Schools Board policies