Job Information
Poudre School District Paraprofessional Behavior Support - Johnson Elementary in Fort Collins, Colorado
Information specific to this position:
Pay Range: $19.28 - $21.59 (min - 12% above min)/hr based on qualifications and experience*
Hours/day: 6
Work calendar days: 177
Duration of position: One Year Only
Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections.
SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing support and assistance to students experiencing behaviors and/or trauma so that they may fully participate in class and school activities. Monitor and reinforce pro-social skills, communicate with staff, collect data and work on special assignments as assigned by building administration.
JOB TASKS:
Provide direct support with students experiencing behaviors and/or trauma by reinforcing behavior skills in individual or small groups, monitoring and enforcing acceptable social and physical behavior, implementing replacement behaviors, behavior plans, safety plans, and/or monitor students and assist with de-escalation.
Monitor students in classroom and during breaks, lunch, recess, time outs, on field trips, getting on and off the bus, etc. Reinforce school-wide discipline procedures.
Collect, record and summarize data on observable student behavior, assist with skill acquisition and document interventions and progress data.
Communicate with staff regarding student progress. Collaborate with school teams and attend behavior support meetings as necessary.
Assist Teacher and/or administration with special projects.
Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
Attend appropriate in-services, trainings, building meetings, and student educational support planning meetings (i.e., parent conferences and/or school functions). Present at in-service programs as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES AND LICENSES:
High school diploma or equivalent
One year of related experience
Experience working with students with behavior needs preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
Criminal background check required for hire
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 3 months of hire
Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent@psdschools.org