GSRP Behavior Support Para

Gull Lake Community Schools • Hickory Corners, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an administrator, the GSRP Behavior Support Paraprofessional provides support to GSRP-aged students, with particular attention to students who need additional behavioral support. The role supports educational and behavioral objectives provided by teachers and staff, offers individual assistance to students who are behaviorally escalated, and helps prevent behavior issues. Staff are expected to maintain student self-respect and confidentiality, work independently and cooperatively with administrators and teachers, attend conferences and professional development, and perform other duties as assigned by the administration.

The position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with an ASAP start date. Compensation is $19.84 per hour at Step 1. Qualified candidates must submit a Red Rover online application that includes a letter and resume. Hiring is contingent on fingerprinting and passing a criminal records review before working in contact with children.

Requirements

• Possess an associate’s degree or higher, have completed two years of study at an institution of higher education, or have completed the ETS Parapro Assessment, in accordance with federal Every Student Succeeds Act guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven organizational skills.
• Demonstrated success as a collaborator and proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate successfully with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Ability to maintain composure, an even temperament, and a supportive approach during high-tension situations.
• Ability to think quickly and respond under pressure.
• Willingness and ability to intervene calmly with students who are behaviorally escalated and/or aggressive.
• History of positive interactions with students.
• Willingness to be trained in crisis intervention strategies and use physical redirections and interventions only as a last resort.
• Must be fingerprinted and pass a criminal records review before being hired to work in contact with children.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children with behavioral needs.
• Experience working with aggressive and escalated students.
• Experience with behavioral teaching strategies and replacement behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and assist GSRP students in the school environment who need additional behavioral support.
• Support educational and behavioral objectives as given by the teacher or staff.
• Maintain student self-respect and protect student information and confidentiality.
• Work independently and cooperatively with administrators and teachers.
• Provide individual assistance to behaviorally escalated students.
• Plan and organize; proactively help prevent behavior issues and maintain good work habits.
• Attend conferences and participate in professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree