General Education Paraprofessional

General Education Paraprofessional (Behavior and academic support)

Position Overview:
The Hastings School District is seeking a caring, flexible, and dependable paraprofessional to support student learning and behavior regulation. This role includes working directly with students to support student self-regulation and behavior through proactive strategies.

The ideal candidate is passionate about helping all students succeed, collaborates well with others, and brings a calm and encouraging presence to the school community. This role includes opportunities to build strong relationships and guide students in making positive choices.

Pay and Benefits
$20.96 per hour starting wage based on the 2024-2025 contract year per the paraprofessional contract 
169 Days
6.25 hours per day (8:00-2:45,  which includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch)

Key Responsibilities:

• Build trusting relationships with students to foster a sense of safety, belonging, and connection.

• Support students in resolving conflicts through restorative conversations and problem-solving practices.

• Provide support to students needing breaks, reflection time, or reentry after challenging moments.
• Monitor student behavior and engagement in the classroom and common areas, offering support and redirection as needed.

• Work alongside teachers and staff to promote a calm, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment 

• Collaborate with teachers to identify students needing additional support to access learning or re-engage with classroom tasks.

• Build supportive relationships with students and use proactive behavior strategies, including basic restorative conversations, to help students reflect and re-engage when needed.

• Supervise students during lunch, recess, arrival/dismissal, and other non-instructional times as assigned.

• Model and coach social-emotional and self-regulation strategies in both structured and informal settings.

• Document behavioral and academic interventions to support team planning and progress monitoring.

• Attend team meetings and training related to role.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required); Associate’s Degree or two years of college coursework (preferred).

• Experience working with children in school or youth program settings.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Patience, empathy, and the ability to stay calm and supportive in a fast-paced environment.

• Interest in learning restorative practices and other relationship-centered behavior supports.

• Ability to follow directions, manage small groups, and support students in their learning.

Preferred Qualities:

• Experience supporting students in academic and/or behavioral settings