Advanced Para for Behavior and Instruction, SPED (BIP)

Advanced Para for Behavior and Instruction, SPED (BIP) Independent School District 742 Comm Schools

• Saint Cloud, MN Independent School District 742 Comm Schools
• May 8, 2026

• Position Type:

  Paraeducator/ Special Education

• Date Posted:

  5/8/2026

•

Location:

District Wide

POSITION

Special Education Advanced Paraeducator for Behavior and Instruction (BIP)

TYPE OF POSITION

Hourly Hours may vary based on program needs

REPORTS TO

Building Principals, Immediate Supervisor

SUPERVISION

None SALARY:

$20.75/hr

QUALIFICATIONS

Required High School Diploma or GED Highly Qualified status

• HQ status as defined by one of the following standards: 60 semester college credits with a G.

P.A. of 2.0 or higher Required Paraeducator preparation exam (We provide the testing opportunity and support for this!) Specialized training in behavior management in a school setting Preferred Bilingual Spanish or Somali

POSITION SUMMARY

The Advanced Paraeducator for Behavior and Instruction is a role designed to support students with significant behavioral needs within mainstream school environments. The Behavior Instruction Paraeducator (BIP) provides real-time intervention and implements behavior support plans to help students remain successful in general or resource education settings. The role emphasizes de-escalation, behavioral coaching, and instructional support in a mainstream building.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assist in the implementation and follow through of educational programs developed through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process and Behavior Support Plan Assist with student physical and behavioral management, including working individually with students who are removed from class, and employing non-violent crisis intervention strategies Supervise/assist students during instructional and non-instructional activities Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress to teachers Collect student academic and behavior data under the direction of the special education teacher Adhere to federal, state and district student data confidentiality and privacy laws Assist students with feeding, lifting/positioning, bathroom needs, personal hygiene, and swimming as needed Other duties as assigned

BIP SPECIFIC DUTIES

Respond to behavior in real time to support student success in the classroom Support individual student academic and behavior programming, and implement accommodations and modifications as directed by special education staff. Implement special education behavior support plans and monitor for effectiveness Facilitate calming/ de-escalation routines supported by the special education teacher Reinforce appropriate student behavior and facilitate appropriate social interactions among students Respond to and manage complex student behaviors

PHYSICAL FACTORS

The 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 amount of 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?

https:

//www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix .? For inquiries, please contact? jobs@isd742.org ? Email To A Friend Print Version

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Job Id:

6832248464

Job URL:

https://www.applitrack.com/isd742/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1&AppliTrackJobId=8436&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

Job State:

MN

Job Lat:

45.52669906616211

Job Lng:

• 94.

17109680175781

Job County:

Stearns County

Job Education:

Some college, no degree

Job Skills:

Communication

Job Hash:

4348475019