Top 16 Para Jobs in Waterloo, Ia

Behavior Intervention Specialist - High School
Waterloo Community School District —Waterloo, IA
- $18.49 - $20.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
Behavior Focus Behavior Intervention Specialist - Elementary
Waterloo Community School District —Waterloo, IA
- $18.49 - $20.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
Preschool General Education Paraeducator - Hansen
Cedar Falls Community Schools —Cedar Falls, IA
- Up to $14.67 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Word processing
Special Education Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant - High School
Waterloo Community School District —Waterloo, IA
- $18.29 - $20.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Working with individuals with developmental disabilities
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Special Education Paraeducator - ESC/Excel
Cedar Falls Community Schools —Cedar Falls, IA
- Up to $15.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Word processing
Special Education Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant - Elementary
Waterloo Community School District —Waterloo, IA
- $18.29 - $20.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Working with individuals with disabilities
3d
Special Education Paraeducator-North Cedar
Cedar Falls Community Schools —Cedar Falls, IA
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Word processing
5d
Para Educator
TeachIowa —Denver, IA
- Part-time
- Entry level
Paraeducator
TeachIowa —Gilbertville, IA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Working with children
Special Education Paraeducator
Waverly Shell Rock Community School District —Waverly, IA
- From $16 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
Classroom and Student Support Associates
TeachIowa —Waverly, IA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
High School Special Education Associate
Waverly Shell Rock Community School District —Waverly, IA
- From $16 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
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TeachIowa —Parkersburg, IA
- Email
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level

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Behavior Intervention Specialist - High School

Waterloo Community School District -
Waterloo, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$18.49 - $20.45 an hour

Qualifications

School experience
Student supervision
Computer operation
Working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Confidential information handling
Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
Individual crisis management
Family collaboration in education
Word processing
Safety regulations
Spreadsheets
Childhood developmental delays
Conflict de-escalation
Parent communication
Physical assistance for special education students
High school diploma or GED
School record keeping
Working with students
Data collection for student progress in special education
Emotional safety support
Working with families
Productivity software
Student engagement classroom management
Disability services
Student safety monitoring

Full Job Description

Job Summary: This position works under the direction of the building principal and Director of Special Education and is responsible for assisting a teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students with behavior challenges. This position is also responsible for monitoring, redirecting and modifying student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance, administering intensive behavior intervention programs to identified students, and performing a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Hiring Specifications:

Education

High school diploma or equivalency
NCLB compliance – 60 college credit hours, associate’s degree, generalist or specialist para educator license issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners OR successful completion of the district-approved competency test

Certification

NCLB compliance – see above
Mandt certification required upon hire

Experience

Experience working with applicable age students who have behavior challenges
Experience working with students with special needs
De-escalation experience
Successful experience working in an intervention setting as well as the classroom

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of, and ability to implement, intensive de-escalation techniques
Knowledge of, and ability to implement, intensive behavior management techniques
Knowledge of intensive behavior intervention techniques
Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities, development delays and autistic behavior
Knowledge of basic subjects taught in district schools including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading, including punctuation and vocabulary and ability to assist with instructional and related activities in a learning environment
Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities and health regulations
Knowledge of basic instructional methods and techniques
Ability to monitor and observe student behavior according to approved policies and procedures
Knowledge of district policies, rules and regulations
Basic recordkeeping skills
Ability to develop rapport and interact effectively with students

- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to handle emotionally charged situations
Ability to interact and collaborate with staff, students and families in a professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status or disability

Technology Requirements

- Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills
- E-mail management skills

Skill or the ability to learn the delivery and use of on-line learning programs as needed per school assignment

Supervision of Others:

Personal Contacts:

All district staff, students and families
Central Rivers AEA personnel

Job Duties:

Assists in providing instruction to behaviorally challenged individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
Administers one-to-one intensive behavior intervention to students.
Actively participates in behavior intervention meetings and professional development.
Collects data and records anecdotal student progress notes and maintains behavioral charting data.
Monitors and assists students in prescribed learning activities.
Monitors, observes and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures, including progress regarding student performance and behavior.
Assists students and parents by providing proper examples, emotional support and general guidance as directed.
Communicates with teachers regarding programs and materials to meet student needs.
Follows health and safety practices and regulations.
Assists students in developing self-help and self-advocacy skills as directed.
Assists in implementing specialized student plans (IEP, BIP, 504, HIP), as needed.
Supports Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) initiatives.
Directs student group activities as assigned.
Provides assistance with de-escalating student behaviors and reintegration back into the classroom.
Implements classroom management system as applicable (e.g. STAR-C Management System).
Transports students as needed.
Follows Board policies, district procedures and contractual obligations.
Completes other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

NEVER

OCCASIONAL

1-32%

FREQUENT

33-66%

CONSTANT

67%+

Standing

Walking

Sitting

Bending/Stooping

Pushing/Pulling

Reaching

Climbing/Stairs

Driving

Lifting

Up to 25 lbs.

Carrying

Up to 25 lbs.

Manual Dexterity Tasks

Telephone

Computer

Other

Working Conditions

Inside

Outside

Extremes in temp/humidity

Additional Physical Requirements:

Ability to provide physical care for assigned student(s)
Ability to perform physical restraint as needed following correct procedures
Successful completion of post-offer drug screening and physical as well as background check

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