The posting
6.00 hours per day (9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.) - 182 days per year (Monday - Friday)
Application Requirements:
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To be considered for this position, applicant must complete the following prior to the job closing date.
- Add a cover letter
- Under Academics, add High School or GED from drop down arrow, select your high school, select General Studies, select Years Attended, and uploaded one of the REQUIRED documents below:
- High school diploma OR
- High school transcript evidencing a graduation date OR
- Proof of GED
- Add relevant experience for past 10 years
- Add 3 references. NO PERSONAL REFERENCES ACCEPTED.
- Upload a resume – Include current and previous supervisor(s) contact information
- Complete Qualification Questions
- Under the Additional Documents section, upload one of the REQUIRED documents below:
- OFFICIAL transcript evidencing an Associate's or higher degree or evidencing 72.0 college-level quarter credits (48.0 semester) OR
- Parapro Assessment with score of 461 or higher
Starting Hourly Rate of Pay: $20.14
Salary Schedule: SEIU 10 and click on SEIU 10 Salary Schedule at http://www.msd25.org/employee-groups.
Position Summary:
Behavior Specialist Paraprofessional is responsible for providing assistance to students under the supervision of certificated staff in Behavior Intervention Programs (BIP) and other learning environments where BIP-placed students are integrated.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Every Student Succeeds Act requirements (official college transcript with evidence of 72.0 college-level quarter credit hour OR official college transcript with evidence of Associate’s or higher degree OR Parapro Assessment with score of 461 or higher – documentation required at time of application)
- Ability to stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, and stand for long periods of time
- Ability to assist in student de-escalation and physical intervention when needed
- Ability and willingness to work with students who bite, kick, hit, and can be verbally aggressive
- Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds and assist with Emergency Response Protocols regarding student restraint
- Course verification of basic behavioral knowledge regarding Applied Behavioral Analysis and Behavior Intervention Plans (e.g. ESD 171 offerings, The Evergreen State College E-learning site, or other recognized agency/institution approved by Special Education Department)
- Knowledge and course verification of student de-escalation and safe methods of physical intervention during crises (e.g. CPI, Life Space Crisis Intervention, or other recognized agency/institution approved by Special Education Department)
- 1st Aid & Adult/Child CPR training (completed within 30 days from date of hire and to be maintained for the duration of this job)
- Right Response training to be maintained for the duration of this job (completed within 30 days from date of hire and to be maintained for the duration of this job)
- Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
Essential Job Functions:
This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:
- Assist BIP students in one-to-one, small group, and integrated settings in all instructional areas including academics, socialization, adaptive behavior, and behavioral growth.
- Assist students in dealing with conflict, expressing themselves in appropriate ways, and improving their behavior with an emphasis on successful reintegration.
- Assist teachers in the preparation and delivery of materials specific to student’s individual learning needs.
- Assist students with gross and fine motor strengthening programs and activities
- Assist students with any areas of speech/language affecting successful communication
- Assist in recreational, playground, and/or physical education activities
- Coordinate activities and meet with teacher(s) on a regular basis
- Administer tests and evaluate student progress in topical areas and grade assignments and tests as directed
- Assist teacher(s) in the maintenance of student records and grades
- Supervise students and enforce assigned area rules
- Supervise and correct students as necessary to maintain a safe environment, with a focus on Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports
- Supervise and oversee student activities and safety in assigned areas
- May answer phones, maintain records, collect and distribute materials, inventory, and order and process materials
- May escort students to and from locations
- Collect and maintain data logs regarding student’s learning goals
- Use computers and related technologies as needed by the program goals
- Attend meeting or trainings as required, with emphasis on behavioral intervention and student de-escalation
- Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
- Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
- Comply with all district policies and procedures
- Perform related duties as assigned
- Ability to asset in the carrying out of Emergency Response Protocols, Behavior Intervention Plans, and during safety incidents requiring reasonable force
Desired Skills:
- Ability to organize and oversee activities
- Ability to be fair, consistent, and respectful at all times when working with children
- Ability to be consistent, calm, and positive during all student interactions, which may include during times of verbal and physical escalations
- Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner
- Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations
- Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of staff, students, and the public in a multi-cultural environment
- Ability to use necessary equipment, machinery, and tools
- Knowledge of basic academic subject areas, such as spelling, writing, reading, and math
- Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures
- Basic knowledge of applied behavioral analysis, including how antecedents and consequences affect student behavior
- Knowledge of learning and instructional styles appropriate to assigned grade levels and individual students
- Knowledge of child development concepts, developmentally appropriate curriculum and individualized learning processes for children, indicators of child abuse and neglect, and factors affecting low-income families
- Course verification of basic behavioral knowledge regarding Applied Behavioral Analysis and Behavior Intervention Plans (e.g. ESD 171 offerings, The Evergreen State College E-learning site, or other recognized agency/institution approved by Special Education Department)
- Knowledge and course verification of student de-escalation and safe methods of physical intervention during crises (e.g. CPI, Life Space Crisis Intervention, or other recognized agency/institution approved by Special Education Department)
- Skills in written and oral communications
- Skills in handling confidential matters
- Skills in operating a PC (personal computer) utilizing district adopted software
- Skills in learning and interpreting assignments, procedures, rules, and regulations
- Skills in encouraging and tutoring students
- Skills in communication in two languages (English, Spanish, etc.) if applicable
Marysville School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Marysville School District complies with all federal and Washington State rules and regulations and will provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion, and training. Such equal employment opportunity will be provided without discrimination with respect to race, creed, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator – Gregg Kuehn, Risk Management Supervisor, [email protected], 360-965-0109; Title IX Officer – Jason Thompson, Executive Director of Human Resources, [email protected], 360-965-0070; Section 504 Coordinator, Nancy Smith, Director of Categorical Programs, [email protected], 360-965-0049; ADA Coordinator – James Stevens, Executive Director of Special Education, [email protected], 360-965-0170. Address: 4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270. Website: www.msd25.org. Marysville is a drug-and tobacco-free workplace.
