AT-RISK PARAPRO

Brandywine Community Schools•Niles, MI

15h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours

Responsibilities

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