Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent requirement
Ability to meet NCLB highly qualified status required (48 accredited college credit hours of passing score on CISD paraprofessional assessment exam)
Willingness to grow professionally

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrate empathy, active listening skills and emotional control with students exhibiting non-compliant or acting-out behaviors
Requires flexibility with job assignments to multiple campuses based on student needs
Must have the ability to move from one location to another throughout the district during the day
Moderate lifting and carrying
Potential exposure to human body fluids
Ability to participate in physical restraints
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintain data collections as designed by the Coordinator of Behavior Intervention
Participate in the implementation of and possible revision of student behavior plans
Monitor and coordinate the implementation of interventions identified in the student’s behavior intervention plan
Manage student behavior appropriately. This includes intervening in crisis situations and using approved restraints as a last resort to maintain safety of students, staff and others
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues and students
Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly to colleagues and students
Participate in staff development activities to improve job related skills
Compile , maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required
Comply with federal, state, district and school regulations, and policies
Perform other duties as assigned
Willing to travel between campuses daily with fluctuating schedules

Behavior Facilitator