Behavioral Paraprofessional - General Posting Possible Vacancies

Classified

• Position

• Exceptional Education Support

• Paraprofessional

Job Number 2300283344

Start Date

Open Date 02/13/2024

Closing Date 05/31/2024

General Posting for Possible Vacancies

ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

BEHAVIORAL PARAPROFESSIONAL

JOB TITLE:

BEHAVIORAL PARAPROFESSIONAL

(Note: These positions may require re-assignment to various schools throughout the school year as the need arises.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED).

• Two years or more of college.

• College degree preferred but not required.

• Aptitude and skills for the work to be performed.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

Coordinator of Exceptional Education

Principal, Assigned Teachers

JOB GOAL:

To assist school personnel in consistently implementing behavior support plans of children with severe behavior impairments.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To understand and assist in upholding school rules, policies, and procedures.

• To participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school as directed by the principal.

• To respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and staff.

• To assist in fostering positive student attitudes toward citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism.

DUTIES:

• Be regular and punctual in attendance.

• Plan regularly with assigned teacher and behavior specialist.

• Implement and monitor behavior plans developed by the IEP team.

• Provide behavioral support in all locations and in transit to include the school bus.

• Work with individuals and small groups of students as assigned.

• Assist the teacher in student testing activities as assigned.

• Keep charts and records of students' performances and accomplishments as assigned.

• Assist the teacher in preparing materials necessary for a positive learning environment.

• Perform clerical tasks including inventory, filing, and typing, operate audiovisual equipment, and care for equipment and materials.

• Assist teacher with basic physical needs of students.

• Take all the necessary precautions to provide for the safety and welfare of students.

• Attend and participate in individual, school, and system professional development activities.

• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with school staff, parents, and community.

• Promote good public relations for school system with the general public.

• Maintain the confidentiality of all school-related business.

• Be familiar with and follow Board of Education policies.

• Perform other reasonable duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of the school when assigned by the principal.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Certified or willing to become certified as a trainer in Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior.

• Ability to follow and provide oral or written instructions.

• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.

• Adequate strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks, including lifting a minimum of 100 pounds, restraining and running.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 187-day contract. Salary according to appropriate current schedule. Non-exempt employee.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy.

SALARY: Appropriate placement on current salary schedule.

Duty Days 187

Reports To Principal

Job Posting Link www.acsboe.org

Salary Range: From/To Current salary schedule

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