Behavior Interventionist Vowles Elementary - Mt Pleasant, United States - Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium

Description

Position Type:
Student Support Services

Date Posted:
2/9/2024

Location:
Vowles Elementary

Date Available:
02/26/2024

Closing Date:
02/23/2024

District:
Mt. Pleasant Public Schools - websiteBEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST Restorative Practices
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FTE

Position

Building

1.0

Behavior Interventionist~Restorative Practices

District (Vowles)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Professional tact, diplomacy and presentation with administrators, staff, teachers, students, parents and community. Understands and maintains confidentiality
3. Physical ability to lift a minimum of forty (40) pounds.
4. Successful experience working with special needs students or the equivalent.
5. As partners in the instructional process, paraprofessionals who work in programs supported with Title I funds must meet one of the following requirements:
   1. Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or
   2. Obtain an associate's degree (or higher); or
   3. Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment. (Example: Work Keys Test, MTTC, ETS Parapro Assessment, etc.)
6. Has undergone a physical examination, by a licensed physician, that documents capability to perform required duties.
7. Has an electronic fingerprint clearance from a criminal history record check.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Post secondary course work with concentration in special education areas.
2. Completion of First Aid, CPR, Behavior Management and Physical Intervention Skills
3. Ability to work with students having special needs and/or aggressive behaviors.
4. Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students over varied age groups and varied disabilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supports students throughout the school day including during recess and lunch.
2. Be actively involved in and supportive of all areas of building supervision
3. Consult and collaborate with all school staff.
4. Assists the classroom teacher with behavior support.
5. Implement Behavior Intervention Plan.
6. Implement Behavior Intervention Strategies.
7. Participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.
8. Maintain appropriate documentation, records and reports.
9. Participate in developing the data collection systems, and monitor data collection to ensure the success of the behavior plan.
10. Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors.
11. Communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
12. Other duties as assigned.

This is an hourly position with starting wages at $16.56 per hour.
The employee will work student days, approximately 180 days per year, 7.0 hours per day.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Application: Apply online at

Linda Boyd, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
720 N. Kinney
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
FAX

Internal Applicants may email~
Assistant Superintendent

DATE OF POSTING: 02/08/2024 Screening will begin immediately

DEADLINE: 02/23/2024

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