In-School Restriction (ISR) Room Educational Paraprofessional

Job Title: In-School Restriction (ISR) Room Educational Paraprofessional(Behavioral Support) (RBT Highly Preferred)

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The Reynoldsburg City Schools In-School Restriction (ISR) Room Educational Paraprofessional provides structured behavioral instructional and supervisory support to students assigned to the In-School Restriction (ISR) program including students with and without Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Under the direction of licensed staffincluding certificated teachers intervention specialists administrators and related service personnelthis position implements behavior supports under the direction of licensed staff and supports school-wide behavior expectations IEP accommodations and established Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

This role assists with student supervision academic coordination behavior monitoring and documentation while maintaining a safe orderly and supportive learning environment. The ISR Educational Paraprofessional assists with documentation and communication but does not independently design modify or determine behavioral or instructional interventions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure: Valid State of Ohio Educational Aide Permit.
• ESEA Designation: A valid ESEA (Highly Qualified) credential is required for all positions within Title I Elementary buildings (requires Associate Degree 48 semester hours or a passing score of 456 on the ParaPro Assessment).
• Compliance: Successful completion of BCI & FBI criminal background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting students with behavioral social-emotional or special education needs
• Experience working in alternative learning environments behavior rooms or structured support setting
• Current certification in a state-approved crisis management system (e.g. CPI Safety-Care PCM)
• Registered Behavior Technician certification

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary functions may include the following duties responsibilities skills abilities and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification.

Instructional Support & Academic Coordination

• Assists teachers and administrators in coordinating and supervising academic work for students assigned to ISR
• Supports students in completing classroom assignments provided by certificated staff
• Provides additional structured activities as directed by licensed staff when assigned work is completed
• Serves as a liaison between classroom teachers and students by obtaining distributing and returning assignments
• Ensures instructional materials technology and supplies are available

In-School Restriction (ISR) Program Responsibilities

• Provides continuous supervision of students assigned to ISR
• Maintains a structured orderly and distraction-free learning environment
• Reinforces school rules expectations and behavior standards
• Explains ISR expectations and purpose in an age-appropriate supportive manner
• Monitors student behavior and engagement throughout the ISR placement
• Maintains accurate attendance records behavior logs and daily documentation
• Reports safety concerns policy violations or significant behavioral incidents to administrators
• Escorts and supervises students during transitions as assigned

Behavioral Intervention & Student Support

• Implements behavior supports and approved Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) under the direction of licensed staff
• Uses consistent reinforcement redirection and de-escalation strategies as trained
• Collects and documents behavioral data as directed
• Maintains a calm professional demeanor during challenging situations
• Uses district-approved nonviolent crisis intervention techniques to ensure student and staff safety
• Supports the development of student self-regulation and accountability skills

Student Care Support (As Assigned)

• Supports students in the safe use of assigned adaptive equipment as trained and directed by licensed staff
• Assists with basic student care needs in emergency or short-term situations as directed
• Does not provide medical care or independently manage medications

Professional Conduct & Communication

• Maintains professionalism punctuality and reliability
• Protects student confidentiality in compliance with FERPA and applicable privacy laws
• Communicates regularly with administrators teachers and support staff
• Assists with documentation and communication related to student behavior and progress
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Basic academic content and school procedures
• School discipline frameworks and confidentiality requirements
• General behavior support strategies

Skilled in:

• Behavioral redirection and de-escalation
• Accurate observation and documentation
• Verbal and written communication

Ability to:

• Supervise students in structured and alternative learning environments
• Follow established behavior plans and staff direction
• Respond calmly to challenging behaviors
• Build positive working relationships with students and staff

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in keeping with law.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee must be able to sit stand or transition from the floor rapidly and move around for extended periods. The employee must be able to push pull lift and carry over 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Working Conditions: Exposure to blood bodily fluids and tissue is expected. The employee will frequently interact with children exhibiting unruly or aggressive behaviors and must work in high-sensory environments (loud noises bright lights).

Driving Requirement: This position may require driving.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the employees supervisor and or appointing authority.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority