PLACERVILLE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION

BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PARAEDUCATOR

DEFINITION

Under the direction of the site principal or designee, and in collaboration with the general education teacher and/or special education teacher, the Behavior Support Paraeducator will provide academic and behavioral assistance to selected students in a one-to-one and/or small group setting.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The primary responsibility of this position will be to assist special needs students who require individual attention within a normal classroom setting. Incumbents typically assist students concentrating on emotional, behavioral and academic development as outlined in the students’ Individualized Education Plan (1EP) or in the students’ Behavioral Plan.

DUTIES

• Assists in implementing Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and/or behavior plan goals.
• Conducts individual and/or small group instructional activities as directed by classroom teacher.
• Implements behavioral management strategies for students, using the same emphasis and techniques as the teacher.
• Under the direction of the school nurse, may consent to administer medication.
• Composes correspondence and completes incident reports.
• Provides an example to students in communication, self-control, and cooperation for the purpose of ensuring a positive learning environment
• Escorts students from classroom to classroom and other programs.
• Completes daily or weekly logs of students’ behavior.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.
• Helps students to learn social skills.
• Assists in the monitoring and development of intervention plans and program policy; follows these guidelines for crisis intervention and physical restraint when trained.
• Provide school bus assistance.
• Accompanies student on school field trips.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to function within legal and ethical constraints of position: trustworthy and confidential.
• Ability and knowledge to work with special needs students in a sensitive, patient and nurturing manner.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with children and adults.
• Present a professional appearance.
• Willingness to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Must provide own transportation if required to work at more than one school site.
• Possesses ability to read, understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to work one-on-one with students.
• Work cooperatively with staff and volunteers maintaining friendly relationships with a sensitivity for students with special needs.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Meets No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Highly Qualified Criteria.
• High School graduate.
• Within six months of employment, acquire and maintain certificates in First Aid and CPR.
• Previous experience working with school-age children preferred.
• Training and/or experience with conflict resolution and physical restraint techniques desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position may require heavy physical labor including ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move heavy objects or materials.
• Great physical demand for strength and endurance.
• Physical functions involve heavy -physical exertion.
• Lifting over 50 lbs. or carrying any object over 25 lbs.
• Position requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.