DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides 1:1 academic assistance based on teachers' lessons and assignments.
Helps the student work on individual projects and assignments. Modifies
instructional materials according to state and federal guidelines.

2. Participates in school-wide and classroom-based behavior management while in
the school setting to maintain classroom rules and positive student behavior.
Respects the dignity and rights of all students and colleagues.

3. Supervises students at all times with no exceptions, to include awareness of and
compliance with child-specific Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and agency or
school procedures related to such. Observes and records individual student
behavior as appropriate.

4. Provides students with positive reinforcement and support as directed by the
Individualized Educational Plan IEP/PPT and/or Behavior Intervention Plan.

5. Observes and records student progress in academic, behavior, and social areas and
reports progress to the teacher(s). Maintains confidentiality of all student
information.

6. Attends Planning Placement Team meetings (PPTs) as needed for assigned
student and offers input as appropriate and deemed necessary by classroom
teacher.

7. Maintains student data needed for any requested reports.

8. Protects the welfare and safety of students at all times. Utilizes
Physical/Psychological Management Training (PMT) techniques to aid in
deescalating students in crisis situations. Intervenes appropriately and
competently in crisis situations, to include use of protective holds as appropriate.
Maintains composure and emotional stability/control while working with students.

9. Follows through on the classroom teacher’s as well as supervisors’ verbal and
written directions. Follows agency and school policies and procedures. Works
independently to complete the work assigned.

10. Displays exemplary role modeling on the job and when in contact with the
students being served.

11. Performs other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher and/or supervisor and
school/agency administration.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

As a condition of employment, must successfully attain and maintain the following per
agency standards (including but not limited to): Training and yearly recertification in
PMT [Physical/Psychological Management Training], Trauma Informed Care, ATS
training, CPR and First Aid. A valid driver’s license and excellent driving record are
requisite.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must have a high school diploma/GED equivalent in junction with successful
completion of the School Paraprofessional Certification. This requirement is required
upon hire Candidates with two or more years of experience as a child support personnel
in a school setting are preferred. Strong behavior management skills and experience is
preferred. Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual & Behavioral
Disorders must be demonstrated. Candidates must have a positive attitude, good
communication skills, demonstrated good judgment and ability to establish effective
rapport with students, families, and all colleagues. The ability to work with students and
colleagues from diverse ethnic, economic, educational, and religious backgrounds is
requisite as is commitment to exceeding standards of professional & ethical practices and
responsibilities.

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization