Part Time Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional - COAL CREEK - Southwest Education Academy

Position Type:
Part-Time Para Professional/Paraprofessional - Behavioral Interventionist
Date Posted:
9/23/2024
Location:
Southwest Educational Academy
Closing Date:
10/14/2024
We want you to join our team and help to make a difference in the lives of students and families in your community!
The Iron County School District supports families in developing college and career readiness by BUILDING knowledge, skills and relationships for ALL. Empowering ALL to learn at high-levels through systematic district and school-wide supports.
Southwest Education Academy is seeking a Part Time Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional to work 27.5 Hours per week. This position will remain open until filled.
The Part Time Student Academic Support and Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional w orks Under the direction of the school administration, working with classroom Educators, Special Education Educators, School Counselors, and/or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), to assist students who are in need of additional academic and behavioral support. Including students who have struggled with attendance, academics, and regular classroom behavior, and have moderate to intensive behavior and/or mental health needs. Establishes effective rapport with students and motivates students to develop appropriate social skills and attitudes leading toward improved behavior in order to foster greater independence and responsibility in the student. Professional relations are developed and maintained with other staff.

• Collects, documents, manages, and uses data to inform academic adjustments, functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, emergency safety interventions, referrals for additional supports, problem solving, schedules and services to benefit students.
• Communicates constantly with classroom teachers, other support staff, administration, students and parents
• Changes to student programming are data driven and documented effectively.
• Works with school professionals and other paraprofessionals to build the school's capacity to address student's academic, behavior, and/or mental health needs.
• Maintains current knowledge and improves skill application by participating in regular on-going professional development including regular training in behavior management and safety care.
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal policies and procedures for special education and behavior compliance.
• Provides instructional support assistance to students and student groups within the school and in the student's home, as needed.
• Supports and helps to develop plans for students who are struggling with academics and classroom behavior.
• Participates in the development, maintenance and carrying out of systems for classroom management.
• Guides students in working and interacting harmoniously with other students.
• Operates various types of office equipment such as computers, copy machines, etc.
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance and job performance is required
• Complies with established district policies and procedures.
• Must have basic computer knowledge, be familiar with Google docs and check email frequently. Must be willing to learn and use all computer systems and software as needed.

Please see the full job description at the the link HERE