BI Paraprofessional

Pay: $16.00

Job Summary:Are you interested in a career working with kids? Pro Active Behavioral Health is looking for enthusiastic, career-minded individuals to provide behavioral interventions to students with developmental disabilities. This position provides services in an academic and community setting.

Under the supervision of an Intervention Specialist or Special Ed Teacher, provides behavioral interventions to individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities in accordance with their Individual Education Plan (IEP) both in a Resource Room setting and in the regular classroom when appropriate. Positions are available in Twin Falls, Gooding, and Richfield.

Job Duties

• Display a positive attitude toward school/special education programs and show respect for leadership and programming decisions made by supervisors.
• Maintain and protect all participant records in accordance with State and Federal privacy laws and HIPAA regulations.
• Supervise and manage student behavior in a variety of school settings.
• Use appropriate reinforcement strategies in a manner indicating an empathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Participate in special education staff meetings, appropriate in-service training, and other professional development activities as requested.
• Work with students, staff, and others in a positive, encouraging manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Educational Requirements

• Two years of college or 32 credits or
• Associate's degree or
• Meet or exceed minimum score on Praxis Exam for the Para Pro Assessment
• Past successful experience working with school-age children

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Applicants must be able to successfully complete a criminal history background check, as well as a preemployment drug test.