PARAEDUCATOR - BEHAVIOR SUPPORT

Job Description
Manchester Elementary Middle School seeks a Paraeducator - Behavior Support to work in our student support room! This position monitors and assists students in grades K-8 who come to the support room to take a break, fill out a behavior reflection sheet, and talk through conflicts with others. The Paraeducator - Behavior Support keeps appropriate documentation of students who access the student support room. Additionally, the Paraeducator - Behavior Support monitors students who may be assigned alternative recess or lunch.

The Paraeducator generally performs a variety of instructional and/or support duties to assist the school and teachers in instruction, supervision, and education of students in groups or one-on-one teacher to student ratios. The Paraeducator supports students in all aspects of their education by supporting an environment conducive to learning. As a positive and nurturing member of the school team, this position understands and attends to a variety of students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs. This position supports school teams in the implementation of teaching plans and/or services for individual students according to their Individual Education Plan and/or programs designed by a teacher or other professional as directed.

Paraeducators work under the day-to-day direction of the staff member(s) supported, and under the direct supervision of the Principal. Teachers and/or special education personnel will provide specific directions and oversight for supervision and/or instructional support. The ideal candidate will demonstrate patience, compassion, and empathy when working with students, and professionalism when representing the school. To be successful, the Paraprofessional should have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

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BRSU is a Professional Learning Community which demonstrates best practice in teaching and is committed to high levels of achievement and success for all students. We offer a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We have excellent benefits and take pride in our inviting work culture filled with dedicated professionals.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1 Equal Opportunity Employer
Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or Recognized Equivalent Highly Qualified Paraprofessional (HQP) through one of the following: -Associate degree -Successful completion (B-minus or better) -At least 48 credit hours from an accredited institution of higher learning -Successful completion of an approved paraprofessional assessment test required Copies of transcripts and license(s) must be uploaded to the application for all licensed positions. Successful applicants to Licensed positions will be required to provide official transcripts to Human Resources before completion of the hiring process. Preferences: Experience in working with Students with Disabilities is preferred.

At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred

Bachelor degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

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Contact Information
Brittany Golden, Assistant Principal
80 Memorial Ave.
Manchester Center, Vermont 05255
Phone: 802-362-1597
Fax: 802-362-3883
Email: brittany.golden@brsu.org