A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
District Behavior Paraprofessionals
Dayton Independent School District
District Wide - Dayton, Texas This job is also posted in Dayton Independent School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5289206
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Job Title:
District Behavior Paraprofessional
Reports to: Director of Special Education
Dept. /
Campus:
Special Education
Wage/Hour Status:
Nonexempt
Pay Grade:
Clerical PG 3
Date:
July 2025
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide support and training for teachers, staff, and parents to address and manage students with challenging behaviors.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification
High School Diploma or GED required
Experience working with students with behavioral challenges preferred
Training in behavior management techniques and crisis intervention preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to work effectively with students exhibiting significant behavioral challenges
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, teachers,
and parents
Knowledge of behavior and social skill intervention techniques and methodology
Ability to work with students with pervasive developmental disabilities
Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience
Experience working with students including implementing behavior management strategies.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional and Program Management
Collaborate with administrators and teachers to design and develop research based behavioral intervention plans (BIP), provide support to instructional staff in implementing BIPs, and classroom management strategies.
Monitor the effectiveness of behavior intervention plans and recommend changes as needed.
Monitor and record student behavior data as directed.
Use approved de-escalation techniques and interventions during behavioral incidents
Assist teachers with lesson planning, lesson modeling, classroom management, and behavior management.
Develop and maintain effective behavioral management and intervention techniques with individual and/or groups of students and provide assistance in meeting educations, occupational, and personal needs.
Conference with parents, administrators, and teachers concerning school and student issues.
Conduct home visits as needed.
Training and Staff Development
Identify staff development needs, develop and present training, and coach campus personnel to continually develop and enhance behavioral assessment and intervention skills.
Provide behavior management training for parents as needed.
Professional Growth and Development
Pursue continuous improvement and growth in knowledge of behavior intervention strategies, methodologies, and analysis.
Other
Consult with district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, statistical data, and other documents required.
Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education.
Perform other duties as assigned by the campus principal, assistant superintendent, and the Superintendent of Schools.
Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment
Posture:
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion:
Frequent walking
Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment
Environment:
Work inside; may work outside; regular exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours
