Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional, Special Education

Position Type:

Student Support Services-Special Education/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:

6/6/2024

Location:

Con Val School District

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HIghly Skilled

Fulltime position 7.25hrs/day 188days/year

for Employee Benefits

NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #1

CONTOOCOOK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION TITLE:

Behavior Elementary Support Team (BEST) Paraprofessional, Special Education

SUPERVISOR:
Director of Special Education

REPORTS TO:

Director of Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

* High School Diploma or equivalent

* Prefer experience working with students who have varied strengths/abilities/needs.

* Highly Skilled with Behavior Intervention, Crisis Intervention, and the social-emotional needs of Elementary aged children is preferred

* Ability to implement behavior intervention strategies, plans, and supports with fideility and consistency

* Paraprofessional certification is desired but not necessary.

* Strong interpersonal skills.

* Positive, cooperative approach to problem solving.

* Motivated to work collaboratively with team members.

* Knowledge of basic skills of operating systems of computers and assistive technology.

* Demonstrate organizational skills

SUMMARY:

The BEST Paraprofessional will assist, support and work under the direction and close supervision of teachers, administrators and other team members in providing educational benefit for students. Specifically, the paraprofessional will implement behavior intervention plans for students. They will work closely with a Board Certified Behavior Analyist (BCBA) and educational teams to implement strategies and plans for students in need of intervention.

The paraprofessional will work across multiple elementary school buildings and/or provide intervention support in different locations depending on student needs throughout the school year.

The Paraprofessional will implement, NOT DEVELOP, lesson plans provided by staff, teachers, consultants and teams. Sole responsibility for the supervision of students should not be assigned to Paraprofessionals. Paraprofessionals should work under the close supervision of a member or members of the instructional or administrative staff at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Reads, understands and implements behavior intervention and support plans

* Facilitates participation of students in accessing the general curriculum

* Gathers, collects and records data, on data sheets, related to goals, shares information, observations and insights with team members

* Supports and implements the school's values and practices regarding instructional strategies, expectations for peer behavior, peer interaction and inclusion

* Inform Educational teams, Classroom Teacher, and other district staff of student progress

* Attends, participates and integrates information learned in weekly

* Paraprofessional meetings, team meetings/conferences into classroom as directed.

* Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all student information.

* Prepare educational materials as directed

* Create substitute paraprofessional plans

* Prepare Medicaid paperwork if necessary

* Attend workshops and trainings as needed (7.25 hours of work per day)

* Carry over of learned behaviors and skill, including the use of assistive technology, throughout the daily schedule as recommended by teaching staff

* Work with students as assigned by administrator. Solve practical and clinical problems using learned techniques and skills, and within the scope of the current school district's policies.

* Make independent judgments within the scope of respective job duties.

* Proficiency in using PC computers and software including Windows, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

* Read a variety of professional and educational journals and documents.

* Knowledge of punctuation, formatting, spelling, and grammatical skills, and be able to apply these skills to reporting functions if needed.

* Interact with people (staff, supervisors, general public, students, parents, and elected officials).

* Adaptable to performing under minimal stress in the event of an emergency or crisis.

* Performs school responsibilities as appropriate and/or assigned.

* Provide any other assistance to students, directly related to the position as assigned by Special Education Teacher, Classroom Teacher and Administration.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR:

EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL:

* Knowledge of characteristics of behavioral disorders and appropriate interventions (CPI, LSCI)

* Will participate and successfully complete district provided specific trainings

* Ability to implement behavior intervention strategies, plans and supports with fideility and consistency

ADA MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS

REQUIRED:

* Frequently stooping, bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

* Occasionally kneeling, bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

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