Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional, Special Education

ConVal School District•Peterborough, NH

60d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to implement behavior intervention strategies, plans, and supports with fideility and consistency
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
Knowledge of characteristics of behavioral disorders and appropriate interventions (CPI, LSCI)
Will participate and successfully complete district provided specific trainings

Nice To Haves

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
Paraprofessional certification is desired but not necessary.

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.