Behavior Instruction Para, General Ed

This opening is for the 2026-27 school year.

Hourly

Hours may vary based on program needs

None

$20.75/hr

• High School Diploma or GED
• Highly Qualified status - HQ status as defined by one of the following standards: 60 semester college credits with a G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher
• Required Para educator preparation exam (We provide the testing opportunity and support for this!)
• Specialized training in behavior management in a school setting

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Education, Psychology, or related field
• Knowledge of positive intervention supports, behavior management, crisis response, de-escalation, and physical restraint
• Two years' experience working with children in an organized setting
• One-year experience observing and collecting student behavioral charting data

• Training in emergency procedures, confidentiality, vulnerability, reporting obligations, discipline policies, roles and responsibilities, and a building orientation must be completed during probationary period (first 60 days of employment)
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification must be completed during probationary period (first 60 days of employment) and renewed every two years

Under the direction of licensed staff, the Behavior Instruction Para educator serves in a modified teaching capacity to provide intervention for students with social and behavioral concerns. Primary duties include implementing behavior interventions, working in partnership with the teacher to provide behavioral support in the classroom setting, and behavioral data collection.

• Assist in the implementation of behavior interventions, de-escalation, and crisis intervention
• Consistently support and employ classroom management, individual management, school rules, and crisis management systems
• Monitor, observe, and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; collect/document data for the purpose of ongoing behavior intervention planning and review
• Monitor and assist students in prescribed learning activities
• Assist students by modeling appropriate skills and behaviors; exhibit a friendly attitude and provide emotional support and general guidance; assist in maintaining an emotional climate that fosters a sense of belonging and connection to school
• Confer with classroom teachers, as needed, regarding interventions to meet student needs
• Assist in the implementation of prescriptive accommodations and/or modifications as directed
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations
• Assist students in learning self-management, self-monitoring, and self-control skills
• Communicate with education teams regarding information pertaining to students' progress, both orally and in writing
• Direct group activities of students as assigned
• Perform proactive, effective discipline with meaningful consequences
• Monitor students in academic and unstructured non-academic opportunities
• Exhibit emotional control, patience and persistence in extremely stressful situations
• Teach and model socially acceptable replacement behaviors by redirecting student behaviors in positive and pro-social ways
• Participate in prescribed in-service training
• Other duties as assigned

• Frequent: walking, standing, bending, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

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…