Behavior Instruction Para, General Ed

Behavior Instruction Para educator

Type of position:
Hourly; 10-month Work hours vary based on school assignment and student/program needs.

Location:

1212 29th Ave N, St Cloud, MN 56303

Reports to:

Building Principals Supervision:
None Salary: $21.00/hr

Position information:
Behavior Instruction Paraeducators will be assigned to Behavior Resource Rooms or to an Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (EBD) student caseload.

Required:

High School Diploma or GED Highly qualified (HQ) status demonstrated through one of the following: > 60 semester college credits with a GPA of 2.0 or higher Required Para educator preparation exam (testing opportunity and support provided by the district) Experience or training in behavior intervention, de-escalation, or student support strategies Ability to support students with behavioral, emotional, and academic needs in a school setting Preferred:
Specialized training in behavior management in a school setting Experience working with students receiving behavioral supports Bilingual Spanish or Somali

The Behavior Instruction Para educator supports students with behavioral and instructional needs within general education environments. This role focuses on helping students remain engaged, regulated, and successful throughout the school day by providing behavioral support, de-escalation strategies, supervision, and instructional assistance.

• Assist in implementing educational and behavioral support plans developed by instructional staff
• Support students during instructional and non-instructional activities
• Respond to student behaviors in real time using proactive and supportive intervention strategies
• Assist students in developing self-regulation, coping, and social interaction skills
• Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress and behavioral concerns to staff
• Reinforce classroom expectations, routines, and positive behaviors
• Support implementation of accommodations and modifications as directed by staff
• Assist with crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques when needed
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and records
• Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Other duties as assigned

Physical factors:
Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; may be exposed to adverse weather Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing Light work: exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible force constantly to move objects

Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (
* Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work.

It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District. St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located ud School District 742 Title IX Information .

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