Student Support Facilitator
About The Position
The Student Support Facilitator is a paraprofessional who works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, students, and families to support a positive and inclusive learning environment. The position assists with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports for students, helping them develop skills for success in school. It provides direct support to students individually and in small groups, reinforces positive behavior expectations, and assists with classroom management and daily school operations. This is a grant-funded position utilizing funds from the Concentration of Poverty Grant.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate degree, completion of 48 college credits, or a passing score on the ParaPro exam required within 120 days of hire.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
- Ability to maintain accurate student records and confidentiality.
- Technology skills, including the ability to learn and use district software applications.
- Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
- Experience with implementing behavior management strategies, providing sensory experiences, de-escalation techniques, and/or trauma-informed practices.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with elementary-aged children in a school, childcare, or related setting.
- Knowledge of behavior management strategies and social-emotional learning practices.
- Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or similar certification.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a positive presence throughout the school and promote a safe, welcoming learning environment.
- Support students individually and in small groups with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional learning activities.
- Help implement restorative practices, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed strategies as directed by school staff.
- Monitor and support students during classroom instruction, transitions, recess, lunch, arrival, and dismissal.
- Assist with behavior intervention plans and provide encouragement and redirection to help students remain engaged in learning.
- Support students who require additional assistance with organization, self-regulation, and social skills development.
- Supervise students during their regularly scheduled sensory room time.
- Communicate student concerns and progress to the supervising teacher and appropriate school personnel.
- Participate in professional development.
- Follow all policies and procedures of the assigned school system and school.
- Assist with data collection related to student behavior and intervention supports as directed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the building Principal or supervising teacher.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
