Student Support Facilitator

JOB SUMMARY

The Student Support Facilitatorworks collaboratively with teachers, administrators, students, and families to support a positive and inclusive learning environment. The paraprofessional assists with the implementation of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports for students, helping them develop the skills necessary for success in school. This position provides direct support to students individually and in small groups, reinforces positive behavior expectations, and assists with classroom management and daily school operations.

This is a grant-funded position utilizing funds from the Concentration of Poverty Grant.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree, completion of 48 college credits, or a passing score on the ParaPro exam required (with 120 days of hire).
• Experience working with elementary-aged children in a school, childcare, or related setting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies and social-emotional learning practices preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate student records and confidentiality.
• Technology skills, including the ability to learn and utilize district software applications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with implementing behavior management strategies, providing sensory experiences, deescalation techniques, and/or trauma-informed practices.
• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or similar certification preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a positive presence throughout the school and promote a safe, welcoming learning environment.
• Support students individually and in small groups with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional learning activities.
• Help implement restorative practices, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed strategies as directed by school staff.
• Monitor and support students during classroom instruction, transitions, recess, lunch, arrival, and dismissal.
• Assist with behavior intervention plans and provide encouragement and redirection to help students remain engaged in learning.
• Support students who require additional assistance with organization, self-regulation, and social skills development.
• Provide students with supervision while attending their regularly scheduled sensory room time.
• Communicate student concerns and progress to the supervising teacher and appropriate school personnel.
• Participate in professional development.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the assigned school system and school.
• Assist with data collection related to student behavior and intervention supports as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building Principal or supervising teacher.