Paraprofessional - Intervention

Paraprofessional - Intervention

7.5 Hours Per Day
West Middle School
$18.00/Hour

Student Support Room Supervisor

Job Summary: To provide a structured, supportive environment where students can address behavioral concerns, develop self-regulation skills, and prepare to successfully return to their regular learning environment. The Student Support Room Facilitator works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, counselors, and support staff to promote student accountability, reinforce schoolwide expectations, and support positive student behavior through short-term interventions and restorative practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise students assigned to the Student Support Room (SSR), maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive environment.

Implement short-term behavioral interventions designed to help students reflect, reset, and successfully return to their regular learning environment.

Assist students in identifying inappropriate behaviors, understanding their impact, and developing strategies for making positive choices.

Utilize restorative practices, relationship-building strategies, and appropriate de-escalation techniques to support student growth and self-regulation.

Facilitate student reflection and problem-solving conversations that promote accountability and positive decision-making.

Support students in developing strategies for successfully transitioning back into the classroom and continuing their school day.

Reinforce schoolwide behavioral expectations and consistently implement established building procedures and protocols.

Collaborate with administrators, teachers, counselors, and support staff to address student behavioral concerns and identify appropriate interventions.

Provide academic and organizational support to students when appropriate during their time in the SSR.

Maintain accurate documentation of student referrals, interventions, behavioral concerns, and student progress.

Communicate with teachers and building administration regarding student participation, recurring behavioral concerns, and readiness to return to class.

Identify patterns of student behavior and share relevant information with administration to support ongoing intervention efforts.

Support the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and other building-wide student support initiatives.

Follow established procedures for student supervision, safety, confidentiality, and communication, including notifying administration when additional support is needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Regular and consistent attendance.

The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive.

Qualifications:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

The equivalent of 2 years of college (60 semester credits) or an Associate’s degree or higher OR the successful completion of the MDE approved Paraprofessional standards test (ETS).

Experience working with children.

Demonstrated abilities in the area of interpersonal communication.

A high degree of patience, ability and willingness to learn new skills and take direction.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please apply online at: https://www.portageps.org/page/employment-at-pps

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