Special Education Paraprofessional - SEBS Program (Social Emotional Behavioral)
West Springfield Middle School
The Middle School Social Emotional Behavioral Support (SEBS) Paraprofessional provides instructional, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students with disabilities in a therapeutic educational setting. The paraprofessional works under the direction of the special education teacher and building administrators to help students access instruction, develop self-regulation skills, and participate safely and successfully in the school environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support implementation of students'' IEPs, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and Safety Plans.
- Provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support in individual, small-group, and classroom settings.
- Implement positive behavior supports, de-escalation strategies, and reinforcement systems.
- Build positive relationships with students while maintaining consistent expectations and professional boundaries.
- Collect behavioral and academic data and assist with classroom organization and supervision.
- Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to support student success.
- Successfully complete and maintain Safety-Care certification and implement approved crisis prevention, de-escalation, and physical safety procedures when necessary.
- Respond appropriately during behavioral crises and support students who may demonstrate aggression, elopement, self-injurious behavior, or property destruction using district-approved procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- An Associate's Degree, 48 college credits, or completed WorkKeys or Parapro certification is required ( A high school diploma may be accepted in lieu of these qualifications, provided the employee completes the WorkKeys or ParaPro exam within six months of their hire date).
- Experience working with students with social, emotional, behavioral, or developmental needs preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including participating in approved Safety-Care interventions.
Work Schedule:
Full Time: thirty (30) hours per week.
Salary: Hourly per Unit D contract (salary range: $18.67/hr - $23.96/hr)