Crisis Manager/Paraprofessional - ESY

The job of Crisis Manager/Paraprofessional was established for the purpose/s of providing support and to reinforce the goals, aims and efforts of the school-wide behavior system for the instructional program with specific responsibility of monitoring and responding to crisis and support calls and utilizing descalation techniques and approved physical restraints when appropriate while monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

Minimum requirements:

High school diploma

Experience with emotional support children

Flexible and reliable

Ability to work effectively and regularly with computer and calculator

Must have adequate verbal and written communication skills

Ability to function under the direction of the teacher if assigned to a classroom

Possess good judgment

Ability to establish rapport with student/staff

Ability to maintain positive relationships with program staff

Reliable means of transportation

Ability to assess a crisis situation quickly and confidently