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Intensive Behavior Paraprofessional - 3 Positions (k-2); (3-5); (6-8)

Employer
Battle Creek Public Schools
Location
Battle Creek, MI, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

  • Position Type:
    Support Staff/Paraprofessional

  • Date Posted:
    6/21/2017

  • Location:
    Battle Creek Public Schools
    (High-Needs School)

  • Date Available:
    08/28/2017

  • Closing Date:
    07/01/2018

    District:
    Battle Creek Public Schools
  • Intensive Behavior Paraprofessional - 1 Positions NWMS
    Job Description:
    • Instruct and support students with self-control behavior exceptionalities.
    • Provide student feedback with peer and adult social interaction
    • Reinforce student success following highly structured protocols and data documentation methods
    • Participation in a professional learning community and on-going training as a continuous learner
    • Assist in building positive relationships between students, schools and community organizations
    • Assist teacher and behavioral specialist in developing student behavior and academic goals
    • Maintain order in the absence of the lead teacher
    • Assist staff during parent conferences and concerns
    Qualifications:
    • A minimum of 90 credit hours from a 4 year post-secondary institution, or Work Keys (4 in Math, 4 in Reading, 3 in Writing)
    • Knowledge of basic research-based classroom management strategies and academic interventions in the areas of literacy and math.
    • ProficieProvide supplemental support and case management services to students/families referred for outside intervention.
    • Participate with ongoing formative and summative academic assessments conducted by teachers to determine students' academic progress and continuing need for social work services.
    • Communicate regularly and effectively with parents, teachers, and the principal regarding students' needs, the intervention plans being used, and barriers to progress.
    • Assist family members in understanding the student's needs and assist the student and family in developing realistic goals and activities that will result in academic proficiency.
    • Understand and participate in the implementation of Positive Behavior Support initiatives in the building
    • Ensure the successful reintegration of students who are returning to school following suspension or other disciplinary action
    • Participate fully in program evaluation activities, including collection of data, contributing to the evaluation design, and assisting in interpretation and presentation of program data.
    • Maintain effective written records for each student receiving services, including:
      • Specific data illuminating the academic deficiencies the student exhibits;
      • Evidence and rationale supporting the student's need for social work services in order to overcome barriers to academic success
      • The proposed elements of and schedule for intervention;
      • How, when, and with what tools the social worker will evaluate or assess the student's academic and/or behavioral progress;
      • Identification of criteria for determining when intervention has succeeded or when it should be modified.
      • Work collaboratively in building and district initiatives which supports continuous improvement for
    • Full time 5 Hours Per Day
    • Calendar TBD
    • Salary Range $10.41-$14.45 Per Hour
    • Reports To: Building Principal
    • Application Procedure:
    • Internal and External candidates who are qualified and wish to be considered for this position must submit the EXTERNAL online application. Candidate should also include the following with his/her on-line application (all credentials must be submitted via the on-line application process)
    • • Letter of Application
    • • Current resume
    • • Certificate
    • • Credentials (including three current letters of reference)
    • • Other information demonstrating knowledge and successful experiences
    • SCHOOL SAFETY CLEARANCE: The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $69.00) will be the responsibility of an applicant.
    • EOE


    Company

    At Battle Creek Public Schools, transformation is underway and excellence is on the rise! As one of the best-paying districts for teachers in Southwest Michigan, we know that our teachers are the heart and soul of the district, so everything we do for our students begins with teachers. Join the Bearcat family and "Believe in the Change"!

    Company info
    Website
    Telephone
    269-965-9500
    Location
    3 W. Van Buren Street
    Battle Creek
    MI
    49017
    United States

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