Behavior Instruction Para, General Ed

TYPE OF POSITION:

Hourly;10-month

Hours may vary based on program needs

REPORTS TO:

Building Principals

SUPERVISION:

None

SALARY:

$21.00/hr 2026-2027 School Year (Effective July 1, 2026)

POSITION INFORMATION:

Behavior Instruction Paraeducators will be assigned to Behavior Resource Rooms or to an Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (EBD) student caseload.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required
* High School Diploma or GED
* Highly Qualified (HQ) status demonstrated through one of the following:
> 60 semester college credits with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
> Required Paraeducator preparation exam (testing opportunity and support provided by the district)
* Experience or training in behavior intervention, de-escalation, or student support strategies
* Ability to support students with behavioral, emotional, and academic needs in a school setting

Preferred
* Specialized training in behavior management in a school setting
* Experience working with students receiving behavioral supports
* Bilingual Spanish or Somali

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Behavior Instruction Paraeducator supports students with behavioral and instructional needs within general education environments. This role focuses on helping students remain engaged, regulated, and successful throughout the school day by providing behavioral support, de-escalation strategies, supervision, and instructional assistance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

* Assist in implementing educational and behavioral support plans developed by instructional staff
* Support students during instructional and non-instructional activities
* Respond to student behaviors in real time using proactive and supportive intervention strategies
* Assist students in developing self-regulation, coping, and social interaction skills
* Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress and behavioral concerns to staff
* Reinforce classroom expectations, routines, and positive behaviors
* Support implementation of accommodations and modifications as directed by staff
* Assist with crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques when needed
* Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and records
* Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
* Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

* Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; may be exposed to adverse weather
* Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing
* Light Work: exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible force constantly to move objects

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information.

For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org