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Description:    Autism Paraprofessional - Behavior Support (ABA-Aligned)
                                190-day position  
                                Salary:   $20,932  based on education and
                                              teacher assistant experience 
Location: Darlington Area Schools    This role requires travel between multiple school sites within a designated geographical area.
Available: 2026-2027 School Year

                            *Negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
 

Position Summary:
              The Behavior Support Paraprofessional provides targeted behavioral and functional skill support
              to students with identified needs, utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-aligned strategies.
              This position supports students within general and special education classroom settings and
              facilitates small group instruction focused on functional, social, and behavioral goals. The
              paraprofessional collaborates with teachers, special education staff, and related service
              providers to implement individualized plans and promote student independence and success
              across school environments.
              This role requires travel between multiple school sites within a designated geographical area.

        
Responsible To:  Principal 

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•  Implement instructional strategies aligned with ABA principles under the supervision of the district Autism Coordinating Teacher.
• Provide supervision of students at all times.
• Adhere to district dress code policies.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Provide direct support to students in classroom settings to increase engagement, task completion, and appropriate social interactions.
• Collect and record data on student behavior, progress toward goals, and intervention effectiveness.
• Use evidence-based strategies such as prompting, reinforcement, modeling, and task analysis.
• Support de-escalation and crisis intervention using trained, approved techniques.
• Collaborate with teachers, behavior specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistency of interventions.
• Assist with development and preparation of instructional and behavior support materials.
• Promote independence by fading supports appropriately over time.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all district, state, and federal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned  

Travel Requirements:

•  Provide services across multiple school sites within the assigned geographic area.
          
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
         

• Ability to implement small group instruction and individualized supports under supervision of the Autism Coordinating Teacher
• Strong organizational and data collection skills
• Flexibility to adapt to different school environments and student needs
• Commitment to student dignity, inclusion, and positive behavior supports

Work Environment:         

• School-based settings including general education classrooms, special education classrooms, and small group instructional spaces
• May involve supporting students with challenging behaviors, including physical movement and active supervision

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position.  ALL of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline:

          1.  Classified Employment Application
          2.  Three (3) Classified Employment References (Included in Application and will be emailed to references)
          3.  Copy of qualifying credentials as listed above  
                a.)  College Degree or Transcript showing sixty (60) or more credit hours
               OR
                 b.)  High School Diploma or equivalent   AND   WIN or Parapro

 Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
For DCSD Employees: In addition to the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).

NOTE:  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline.  An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.

CLOSING DATE:  UNTIL FILLED
The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.