Paraprofessional - Superior Shores Classroom
About The Position
The Paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher with daily classroom activities and supports students’ educational, social, behavioral, and therapeutic needs. The role helps students work toward the highest level of independence possible and supports their participation in activities inside and outside the classroom. The Paraprofessional contributes to a safe, orderly, healthy, and positive learning environment and works with teachers, therapists, administrators, families, and other team members to provide individualized support. The position supports adolescents with significant behavioral and mental health needs. Duties include implementing individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and Individual Education Plans (IEPs), applying trauma-informed and proactive behavior-support practices, helping students develop emotional regulation and coping skills, and supporting transitions and routines. The role also assists with classroom instruction, specialized therapies, student supervision, progress monitoring, and accurate data collection. This is a full-time position during the academic year. Summer hours may be included, and limited travel may be required for training or field trips. Compensation and benefits are according to the Marquette-Alger RESA AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with parents or guardians, local school districts, teachers, and administration to provide a continuum of services for students.
- Willingness and ability to work in a classroom with adolescents who have significant behavioral and mental health needs.
- Ability to work using a team-centered approach.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency with Google Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Zoom.
- Ability to address issues fairly, treat diverse populations with dignity and respect, and act ethically.
- Ability to maintain safety and promote student dignity during behavioral incidents.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible in thinking and actions.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures, instructions, and procedures.
- Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for students.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
- Ability to engage in coaching, consultation, and supervision from certified behavioral and mental health staff.
- Must maintain confidentiality of Marquette-Alger RESA and LEA affairs, student information, and other privileged or sensitive information.
Nice To Haves
- 90 college credit hours or an associate degree.
- Interest and experience working one-to-one with students.
Responsibilities
- Assist with students’ educational and social development under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher.
- Assist the teacher and students with general instructional and assistive technology devices.
- Help students gain the highest level of independence possible through shaping, modeling, and prompting.
- Assist with classroom management and enforcement of rules.
- Communicate and provide feedback regarding student progress, behavior data, and intervention effectiveness.
- Collect and record accurate data related to behavior goals and therapeutic objectives, and help monitor student progress.
- Assist with implementing behavioral, physical, occupational, speech, and other specialized therapies.
- Complete Handle With Care training, participate in annual recertification, and attend staff and team meetings.
- Maintain confidentiality, assist with student records, and perform other assigned duties.
- Help maintain an orderly classroom and a healthy, safe, and positive learning environment.
- Support students inside and outside the classroom so they can fully participate in activities.
- Assist the teacher with planning, preparing, and implementing daily activities.
- Work with teachers, therapists, administrators, and families to implement individualized supports.
- Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with fidelity in collaboration with certified staff and mental health providers.
- Use trauma-informed care principles to support students experiencing emotional dysregulation or behavioral challenges.
- Support students’ emotional regulation and coping skill development through modeling, reinforcement, and therapeutic strategies.
- Apply de-escalation techniques and proactive behavior-support strategies to prevent and respond to behavioral crises.
- Facilitate student transitions between activities and environments while reinforcing replacement behaviors and expected routines.
- Promote positive behavioral supports during structured academic time and unstructured settings.
- Lead small-group and one-to-one activities to reinforce learning concepts and support mastery of skills.
- Maintain regular and reliable job attendance and meet the physical requirements of the job.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
