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Job description
Paraprofessional 1:1 and/or Registered Behavior Technician, Temporary Full-time
This is a full-time, temporary position for the school year only. Contract Start Date: 9/1/26 Contract End Date: 6/30/27
Salary: Paraprofessional salary based on experience and degree. Salary schedule can be found on the district website.
Qualifications
In order to meet the paraprofessional job qualifications, you must meet one of the following criteria: Associate Degree or higher, Completion of 60 credit hours with a 'C' or better, Passing test score on the ParaPro or Para Pathways Assessment & official high school transcript or GED equivalency, Registered Behavior Technician certification. Strongly preferred: Strong written and verbal communication skills, Previous experience working with children in varied settings, Working knowledge of behavior management procedures, Knowledge of accommodations for special education students. Clean Criminal Background, Child Protective Registry Check, and TB test results required prior to employment.
Responsibilities
Provide instructional and behavioral student support using the educational philosophy and policies adopted by the Board of Education. Experience with and ability to deescalate challenging behaviors. Support student discipline initiatives using behavior management plans as directed by the classroom teacher. Work 1:1 with a student by applying and implementing behavior analytical techniques that increase communication, self-help, and social/play skills. Utilize positive reinforcement and antecedent modification to increase appropriate behaviors over time. Utilize knowledge of the social, emotional, medical, and academic needs of individual students obtained through collaboration with teacher and/or specialist. Collaborate with the teacher, paraprofessionals and/or related services providers about the plans and implementation of activities and resources for the students. Understand and implement the student's IEP (Individual Education Program) goals and objectives, as well as any accommodations to ensure the student's success. Provide 1:1 or group support to students as needed. Work with students in variety of ways, which may include an individual, small group, or whole group settings. Assist in ongoing monitoring of student progress which may include assessments, data collection and computer work. Support in maintaining student discipline using behavior management plan as directed by classroom teacher. Perform other duties as requested by administration to meet the needs of the students.
Application Procedure
The following items must be completed by the closing date for interview consideration: Current District Employees (Not including substitutes): Complete online application and apply for the positions you are interested in at Outside Applicants & Substitutes: Complete online application at attach resume, and provide three professional reference letters or online reference surveys completed within the last year. (References from friends or family members will not be accepted) Official high school or college transcript will be required within 60 days of hire. The Indian River School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to modify job requirements, and to reject any or all applications for reasonable cause. The Indian River School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
Worksite address
millsboro, DE, 19966, US
Who can apply
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