The job of Crisis Manager/Paraprofessional was established for the purpose/s of providing support and to reinforce the goals, aims and efforts of the school-wide behavior system for the instructional program with specific responsibility of monitoring and responding to crisis and support calls and utilizing descalation techniques and approved physical restraints when appropriate while monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time and providing information to appropriate school personnel.
Minimum requirements:
High school diploma
Experience with emotional support children
Flexible and reliable
Ability to work effectively and regularly with computer and calculator
Must have adequate verbal and written communication skills
Ability to function under the direction of the teacher if assigned to a classroom
Possess good judgment
Ability to establish rapport with student/staff
Ability to maintain positive relationships with program staff
Reliable means of transportation
Ability to assess a crisis situation quickly and confidently