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NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #1
CONTOOCOOK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION TITLE: Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional (BEST)
SUPERVISOR: Director of Student Services
PAY RANGE: $21.25 - $28.25 per hour depending on certification and experience
SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of their supervisor, the Highly-Skilled Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional, will provide support within the MTSS-B (Multi-Tiered System of Support for Behavior) framework as part of the BEST (Behavior Elementary Support Team). Tiered levels of support are generally defined by the ConVal School District and individual protocols and supportive measures are further defined and developed within the school buildings.
The paraprofessional role will be to support and collaborate to assist teams in implementing effective targeted supports and interventions for students with social-emotional and behavioral needs. This includes behavior intervention services and instructional support. Responsibilities may also include support and coaching for paraprofessionals and classroom teachers around proactive classroom management strategies and techniques.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Paraeducator I or Paraeducator II Certification is required
Registered Behavior Technician Certification or equivalent is preferred
Prefer experience working with students who have varied strengths/abilities/needs
Strong interpersonal skills
Positive, cooperative approach to problem solving
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with educators and teams adapting to a variety of classroom and school settings
Knowledge of basic skills of operating systems of computers and assistive technology
Demonstrate organizational skills
Knowledge and training of child development principles and practices related to students with disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and or behavioral and social-emotional needs
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a general list of job functions; it is not an exhaustive list of duties that may be assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities will differ depending on the assigned student or caseload.
Maintains strict confidentiality
Provides support and services to designated schools in a variety of settings, including but not limited to the classroom, under the supervision and direction of the supervisor
Assists in developing classroom/school-wide plans or making recommendations for classroom/school-wide behavior interventions
Assists in teaching, modeling and coaching functionally equivalent replacement behaviors and skill acquisition
Assists in teaching, modeling and coaching behavior reduction strategies
Assists with conducting fidelity checks as directed by the program administrator
Assists in monitoring and supporting the safety of students in various educational settings
Assists in crisis management using district supported policy
Effectively communicates with the program administrator and other school staff
Communicates program concerns to supervisor and team
Supports individual and whole group instructional support plans (Tier 1, 2 and 3) as directed by the program administrator
Provides support to various school staff by modeling and coaching
Conducts skill acquisition programs (i.e. using discrete trial teaching, task analysis)
Models classroom management techniques
Collects and records data on observable student behavior and classroom management
Attends workshops and training as directed by the program administrator
Please include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, certification information, and 3 recent letters of recommendation.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Contoocook Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment based on age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. The District will provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities who otherwise meet the education, training and experience requirements specified in the pertinent job description(s).
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Paraeducator I or Paraeducator II Certification is required
Registered Behavior Technician Certification or equivalent is preferred