Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Behavior Support

Anchorage Schools • Anchorage, AK

80d • $20 - $21

About The Position

The Behavior Support Paraprofessional Educator provides academic and behavioral support for students experiencing emotional disturbance, social and behavioral challenges, or mental health impairments. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
• Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
• Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and math.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of first aid.
• Experience working with students in a job related capacity such as in a school, specialized class, clinic setting, residential facility, or agency setting.
• Two years of experience working in general education, special education, private school, agency, clinic, residential treatment, or other mental health settings.
• Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans, behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
• Ability to resolve problems, handle conflicts, and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Ability to share essential information appropriately with fellow team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
• Ability to read and interpret information from a variety of professionals, including psychologists, behavioral specialists, counselors, and mental health specialists.
• Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict.
• Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students in a variety of settings within the classroom or school.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc., to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
• Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
• Collects academic and behavioral data in accordance with student(s) IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
• Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues, staff, and community agency personnel.
• Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed academic and behavioral programming/strategies.
• Implements and provides special education services and support for students as detailed in the IEP.
• Implements ASD approved de-escalation techniques as required by district behavioral programs.
• Assists/monitors students to and from buses and during lunch periods, breaks, and recesses as specified in the IEP.

Benefits

• Retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED