Long-Term Sub

Job Summary: The Champion Support Paraprofessional maintains a positive school culture by supervising common areas, implementing behavior systems, and providing classroom coverage. This role reinforces school-wide expectations, de-escalates conflicts, and ensures continuity of instruction when teachers are absent.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Culture & Discipline

Monitor hallways, cafeterias, and transition areas to reinforce PBIS expectations.

Implement tiered behavior interventions under administrator's direction

Document minor incidents in school tracking systems (e.g., Kickboard)

Escalate major incidents to administrators

Classroom Coverage

Provide short-term classroom supervision during teacher absences

Deliver pre-prepared lessons with fidelity

Maintain academic routines and behavior standards

Champion Support

Coach champions on conflict resolution and restorative practices

Supervise in-school reflection spaces for behavioral reset

Escort champions to offices/nurses as needed

Operational Support

Assist with school-wide initiatives (assemblies, dismissal)

Distribute behavior incentives/rewards

Prepare culture materials (bulletin boards, signage)

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma (required)

Associate’s degree or passing score on ALSDE ParaPro Assessment (preferred)

Experience:

1+ year in school settings or youth behavior management

Familiarity with PBIS/restorative practices

Skills:

Strong classroom presence

Crisis de-escalation techniques

Basic lesson delivery ability

Physical Requirements:

Constant mobility across campus

Ability to stand for extended periods

Additional Information

At AAHS we are a fast-paced, energetic team with passionate people who are leading a movement to cultivate their best working environment, as such we provide the following: Professional Development, PEEHIP/RSA Wellness Days & Take Flight Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once per month), and Performance bonuses.