Temporary Behavior Support Paraprofessional (through 12/20/24)

at  Muddy Creek Charter School

REPORTS TO: Executive Director
SALARY: $16/hr. Based on training and experience.
WORK SCHEDULE: 6.5 hrs/day: 8:30-3pm, Monday-Friday when school is in session. Follows Classified Calendar.
PURPOSE: Seeking an experienced behavior paraprofessional to assist with the skills training and supervision of special needs student(s) in primary grades.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the general supervision of the Behavior Intervention Coach, Classroom Teacher and SPED Teacher, the Behavioral Support Paraprofessional provides specific and intensive support to Muddy Creek student(s) with behavioral issues in accordance with comprehensive positive behavioral intervention plans and utilizing effective behavior management strategies; will work 1:1 with student(s) for short term emergency situations; deliver instructions; participate as a member of the educational team, and help implement all components of the student’s individual program. This is currently a 2 month position with possibility of an additional 1-2 months.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to pupils with special learning needs;
• Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing behavioral difficulties;
• Positive behavioral interventions and applied behavior analysis;
• Data record keeping systems with or without use of technology;
• Routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be willing to become CPR certified

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age or older,

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT

• Minimum 2 years of prior experience working with special needs students
• Pursuing coursework in or related to the field of education, preferred
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to touch/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
  WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending on the activity in the particular part of the day.
  NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
  MCCS hires all employees on an annual basis. All employees are at-will. This information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
  All applicants will be considered carefully. Those candidates selected for interviews will be notified shortly after the closing date. All applicants will be notified when the position is filled. Muddy Creek Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in accordance with Federal and State Legislation, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, or marital status, physical or mental disability in employment practices or education programs

• Implements behavior intervention plans and strategies;
• Consults and collaborates with SPED, Classroom teacher & Behavior Coach
• Collects data as part of assessment process;
• Maintains appropriate documentation, records, and reports;
• Works one on one with students with moderate to high behavioral needs;
• Support students through transition into new education settings;
• Performs other duties as assigned.