Advanced Para for Behavior and Instruction, SPED (BIP)

Advanced Para for Behavior and Instruction, SPED (BIP) JobID: 8544 Position Type: Paraeducator/Special Education Date Posted: 7/7/2026 Location: Tech High School Additional Information: Show/Hide TYPE OF POSITION: Hourly; 10-Month Position Work hours vary based on school assignment and student/program needs Location: 4200 33rd St S, St Cloud, MN REPORTS TO: Building Principals, Immediate Supervisor SUPERVISION: None SALARY: $21.00/hr QUALIFICATIONS: Required • High School or GED Diploma • Highly Qualified (HQ) status demonstrated through one of the following: • 60 college credits (or AA/AS degree) with a GPA of 2.0 or higher • Passing score on the Paraeducator Exam (contact district for information) 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…