District Behavior Paraprofessionals

Dayton Independent School District • Dayton, TX

3d

About The Position

Provide support and training for teachers, staff, and parents to address and manage students with challenging behaviors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience working with students with behavioral challenges preferred
• Training in behavior management techniques and crisis intervention preferred
• Ability to work effectively with students exhibiting significant behavioral challenges
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, teachers, and parents
• Knowledge of behavior and social skill intervention techniques and methodology
• Ability to work with students with pervasive developmental disabilities
• Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with students including implementing behavior management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with administrators and teachers to design and develop research based behavioral intervention plans (BIP), provide support to instructional staff in implementing BIPs, and classroom management strategies.
• Monitor the effectiveness of behavior intervention plans and recommend changes as needed.
• Monitor and record student behavior data as directed.
• Use approved de-escalation techniques and interventions during behavioral incidents
• Assist teachers with lesson planning, lesson modeling, classroom management, and behavior management.
• Develop and maintain effective behavioral management and intervention techniques with individual and/or groups of students and provide assistance in meeting educations, occupational, and personal needs.
• Conference with parents, administrators, and teachers concerning school and student issues.
• Conduct home visits as needed.
• Identify staff development needs, develop and present training, and coach campus personnel to continually develop and enhance behavioral assessment and intervention skills.
• Provide behavior management training for parents as needed.
• Pursue continuous improvement and growth in knowledge of behavior intervention strategies, methodologies, and analysis.
• Consult with district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, statistical data, and other documents required.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the campus principal, assistant superintendent, and the Superintendent of Schools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED