District Behavior Paraprofessionals
District Behavior Paraprofessionals
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Job Description
Job Title: District Behavior Paraprofessional
Reports to: Director of Special Education
Dept. /Campus: Special Education
Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Pay Grade: Clerical PG 3
Date: July 2025
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide support and training for teachers staff and parents to address and manage students with challenging behaviors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification
High School Diploma or GED required
Experience working with students with behavioral challenges preferred
Training in behavior management techniques and crisis intervention preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to work effectively with students exhibiting significant behavioral challenges
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students teachers
and parents
Knowledge of behavior and social skill intervention techniques and methodology
Ability to work with students with pervasive developmental disabilities
Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Experience
Experience working with students including implementing behavior management strategies.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional and Program Management
- Collaborate with administrators and teachers to design and develop research based behavioral intervention plans (BIP) provide support to instructional staff in implementing BIPs and classroom management strategies.
- Monitor the effectiveness of behavior intervention plans and recommend changes as needed.
- Monitor and record student behavior data as directed.
- Use approved de-escalation techniques and interventions during behavioral incidents
- Assist teachers with lesson planning lesson modeling classroom management and behavior management.
- Develop and maintain effective behavioral management and intervention techniques with individual and/or groups of students and provide assistance in meeting educations occupational and personal needs.
- Conference with parents administrators and teachers concerning school and student issues.
- Conduct home visits as needed.
Training and Staff Development
- Identify staff development needs develop and present training and coach campus personnel to continually develop and enhance behavioral assessment and intervention skills.
- Provide behavior management training for parents as needed.
Professional Growth and Development
- Pursue continuous improvement and growth in knowledge of behavior intervention strategies methodologies and analysis.
Other
- Consult with district and outside resources regarding education social medical and personal needs of students.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
- Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records statistical data and other documents required.
- Keep informed of and comply with federal state district and school regulations and policies for special education.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the campus principal assistant superintendent and the Superintendent of Schools.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities control behavior through physical restraint assist non-ambulatory students and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside; may work outside; regular exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
