Behavior Paraprofessional (26-27)

The role

Behavior Paraprofessionals provide proactive coaching and behavior support to students. They assist class teams with behavior structures and respond to crisis behavior as necessary.

What you will do

• Familiarize yourself with students' behavior habits and known antecedents
• Provide proactive coaching and support prior to behavior challenges
• Support class teams in implementing individual and classroom behavior structures
• Address off-task behaviors and acts of defiance
• Provide in the moment behavior support and coaching
• Respond to crisis behavior as necessary
• Remove students for check-ins/resets

Required qualifications

• AA Degree
• OR completion of two years of college (72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours)
• OR a passing score on the ETS ParaPro, CBEST, CODESP, or other approved assessment
• High behavioral expectations and academic expectations for all students
• Excellent knowledge of child development and educational practices
• Experience working with students and classroom management
• Willingness to be flexible with your schedule
• A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities

Nice to have

• BA

Benefits

• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and Winter break (2 weeks)
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to state and federal leave allowances
• APS Tuition Assistance Program provides up to $4,000 towards bachelor degrees and teacher credentials
• Employee Assistance Program

Before you apply

• Please submit a resume online

About the company

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. It was founded by a group of mothers in East San José to provide stronger academics and support for their children.