Thacher Elementary School - Behavior Paraprofessional
About The Position
At Thacher Elementary School, the Behavior Paraprofessional assists professional staff in supporting students’ academic goals and objectives and implementing and modeling positive behavioral supports and programming. The role works under the guidance of the Principal or Assistant Principal and may involve assignments at multiple schools, depending on need. The paraprofessional supports students individually and in small groups, helps develop behavioral skills tailored to individual needs, and contributes to a safe and supportive learning environment. The position also includes assisting students in non-instructional settings and participating in data collection, parent involvement, and IEP-related processes. Salary is governed by the Attleboro Paraprofessionals Association Collective Bargaining Agreement, with a stated range of $32,266–$47,397.
Requirements
- Ability to carry out written or oral instructions.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning students, employees, and others.
- Ability to establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students.
- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others encountered in the course of work.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Two years of college credits or equivalent, or a passing score on the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment Test.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with students with behavioral challenges.
- ABA and data collection experience.
- Safety Care training.
- RBT courses.
Responsibilities
- Support and model consistent implementation of assigned students’ behavior plans.
- Work at multiple schools depending on assignment and need.
- Work with students individually and in small groups.
- Assist professional staff with academic and behavioral data collection.
- Assist in developing behavioral skills according to individual student needs.
- Support individual, classroom, and school-wide positive behavioral supports to help create a safe learning environment.
- Assist students in non-instructional areas, including lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, and corridors, as needed.
- Construct, copy, distribute, and use materials as needed.
- Assist teachers with parent contact, as requested, to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
- Participate in the IEP process and serve as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
- Follow applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations for assisting students.
- Report work orally or in writing to a supervisor as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
