BEHAVIORAL ASSISTANT - INTERVENTIONIST

Position Summary The Behavior Support Paraeducator provides direct support to students individually or in small groups to promote positive behavior, social-emotional development, and successful participation in the school environment. The paraeducator works collaboratively with the classroom teacher, principal, special education case manager, and other staff to implement established student supports and behavioral plans.

Qualifications

Experience working with children in an educational or comparable setting preferred. Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to follow established behavioral plans and use positive behavior support strategies. Willingness to participate in training related to student needs. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.

Responsibilities

Provide direct 1:1 or small-group support to students in classrooms and other school settings. Implement the student's behavioral plan and other assigned supports as directed by the classroom teacher, principal, or case manager. Use positive behavior support, redirection, and approved de-escalation strategies to help students develop self-regulation and participate successfully in learning activities. Support students in developing social-emotional skills, positive relationships, and appropriate classroom behaviors. Collaborate with teachers and other staff to promote consistency in implementing student supports. Observe and communicate relevant information about student behavior and progress to the appropriate staff. Assist students during transitions, recess, assemblies, field trips, and other school activities as needed. Participate in required meetings and training related to assigned responsibilities. Maintain confidentiality of student information and records.

This is a full-time school year position. The schedule includes Monday - Friday While experience is not required, at least 1 year of relevant experience is preferred.

Requirements

Lincoln School District offers excellent benefits, including generous paid time off, medical, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement plan with up to 5% employer contribution.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all required background checks.

Please submit a letter of interest, recent resume, and work-related references to Principal Brooke King at bking@lincolnsd.org or mail them to: Lincoln Community School, Attn: Brooke King, 795 E. River Road, Lincoln, VT 05443.