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WorkSource Oregon Paraprofessional II in Baker City, Oregon
REQUIRED: * Completed two years of post-secondary education study (72 Q hrs or 48 S hrs) or obtained an Associate\'s degree or have passed the fee based local district assessment. * First Aid training and CPR card required. * Training in social emotional learning, ACES and trauma informed practices preferred. PREFERRED: * Prior successful experience working with students with developmental disabilities strongly preferred. * Current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training preferred. DUTIES: * Implements the behavior support plan or behavior intervention plan developed to support the student throughout the school day. * Implements assigned behavioral interventions and/or methodologies. * Assists licensed staff in implementing programs and/or activities to promote positive student behavior, as well as intervention strategies on student\'s individualized plan. * Uses positive reinforcement for appropriate behavior. * Provides consequences and alternatives for problem behavior. * Models instructional and behavior management techniques. * Reports changes in the student\'s behavior to the Behavior Specialist and/or Case Manager. * Assists students as required while maintaining a professional demeanor and modeling appropriate interpersonal behaviors and attitudes. This includes a very high ratio of positive comments to negative comments. * Provides supervision of students at all times. * Physically assist and instruct students in performing activities such as moving about, using bathroom facilities, eating, toileting, dressing, maintaining body hygiene, or other activities as assigned. * Assist students during meals by setting up tables or transporting lunch trays and feeding as required. * Position and reposition students to stimulate development or relieve or prevent improper pressure. * Provides assistance in curriculum modifications. * Supports and provides instruction to facilitate social intervention and facilitative interaction between students and classroom peers. * Supports and provides instruction and behavior, social skills and executive functioning. * Take a lead role in the de-escalation of students as needed. * Collects and charts data in regard to behavior in order to make possible changes and revisions to the program. * Helps maintain an atmosphere of health and safety in the classroom and other student areas. * Complete incident reports when necessary. * Attendance at all mandatory meetings and trainings. * Follow the school district mandates on confidentiality and reporting abuse and with regards to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) which is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. * Other duties as assigned by the Behavior Specialist, Case Manager and/or Nurse.