MTSS Behavior Paraprofessional

id='p33061_43556'>MTSS Behavior Paraprofessional JobID: 33061

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Behavior Specialist

Date Posted:

8/3/2026

Location:

Main Building

Date Available:

08/17/2026

District:

Advanced Technology Academy Additional Information: Show/Hide

POSITION:MTSS Behavior Paraprofessional - 31a Funded

SUPERVISOR: Principals, in conjunction with the MTSS Coordinator

This position operates strictly as an instructional and behavioral paraprofessional, completely free of administrative, supervisory, or disciplinary duties. This non-administrative role allows the paraprofessional to focus entirely on direct student intervention, and building-level system support.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support students with academic and behavioral challenges funded under Section 31a of the Michigan State School Aid Act, helping implement multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and positive behavior interventions.

DUTIES:

• Behavioral Support: Implement individual Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), use de-escalation techniques, and promote Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Supervise dedicated reflection rooms or positive behavior centers focused on alternatives to suspension.
• Administer one-to-one or small group behavior interventions based on Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) strategies.
• College & Career Readiness Support: Work with students in a lab setting on ACT Workkeys and other platforms focused on College & Career Readiness Essential Skills and Executive Functioning Skills.
• Data Collection: Track and record student behavior, progress monitoring metrics, and academic engagement data.
• Student Supervision: Monitor student transitions, lunch, and recess while actively coaching appropriate social skills and self-regulation.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities related to literacy and instruction in all content areas as assigned by the supervisor, as allowable under grant regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma required; plus an Associate degree, 60 college credit hours, or a passing score on an approved paraprofessional test - ACT Workkeys..

• Certifications: Preferred CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certifications.
• Clearance: Clear criminal background check and fingerprinting prior to hire.

CONTRACT ADDENDUM

Assignments vary by Grade Band and Primary Content Area but all Coaches are required to support teachers in the instruction of College & Career Readiness skills:

K - 4 PBIS / REACH / Attendance: Tentative: J. Major

5 - 8 PBIS / REACH / Attendance: Tentative: Open

9 - 12 College & Career Readiness: Open x 2 FTE

Progress Monitoring Quarterly Requirements

• 31a Behavior Logs - Number / Students
• Caseload documentation for MTSS targeted students: number of sessions and activities
• Mastery of Behavior Goals tied to MTSS Tracking
• Attendance Data
• Core Academic Grades as Available
• Sessions of Whole Class / Group Strategies
• College & Career Readiness Documentation