Alternative Behavior Paraprofessional

Alternative Behavioral Paraprofessional

The Macon R-1 School District is seeking an Alternative Behavioral Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Employment will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check and fingerprint check by the Missouri State Highway Patrol
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, talk or hear.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• Be able to work with students, faculty, and the general public in a diplomatic, friendly manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Implement comprehensive positive behavioral support plans with teacher instruction.
• Implement effective behavior management strategies.
• Implement materials and utilize effective strategies to support the individual needs of students.
• Uses time wisely, is organized, and works well with others.
• Communicates effectively with the Special Education teacher and classroom teacher.
• Maintains documentation on the progress of each student.
• Attends training sessions and meetings as they occur.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Implements technology as appropriate within the small group setting.
• Supports students in an inclusion classroom setting.
• Establishes a positive and supportive relationship with the students, and encourages independent functioning rather than dependency when appropriate.
• Supports established building, classroom, and behavior management procedures.
• Maintains ethical behavior and confidentiality in the conduct of district business.
• Obtain crisis management certification.
• Continuously increase professional development in behavior and disabilities.
• Provides ISS (In School Suspension) by giving students structured supervision, behavioral support, and academic assistance.
• Provide any additional duties as instructed by supervisor/principal.

Applications will be pulled 7 days after initial posting. If no candidate has been selected, position will remain open until filled.