Paraprofessional Newcomer Mental Health - Student Services

Information specific to this position: 

Pay Range: $20.02 - $22.42 (min – 12% above min)/hr*

Hours/day: 7.5 hours

Work calendar days: 185 days

Duration of position: This position will be for the remainder of the current school year and may have summer hour opportunities.

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. 

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SUMMARY: 

Responsible for providing support and assistance to newcomer students experiencing mental health needs and/or traumas so that they may fully participate in class and school activities. Tutor and reinforce social skills, linguistic and cultural competencies, communicate with staff, collect data, and work on special assignments as assigned by the teachers, counselors, newcomer mental health specialists, principals, and/or directors. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of duties, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment. 

Description of Job Tasks 

1. Provide direct support for newcomer students experiencing mental health needs and/or trauma by connecting with students and providing individualized support around connection and belonging in the following settings: classroom, lunch, recess, specials, small groups, etc. Support restorative practices with newcomers and peers as needed. 

2. Teach and support strategy acquisition in the areas of; culturalization, resiliency, language coping, cultural and classroom expectations, etc. Tutor in language acquisition, self-advocacy skills, study skills, etc. Facilitate social skills acquisition, help connect with peers and peer mentors, and build gradual release plans for all supports.

3. Communicate and collaborate with the teacher, counselor, family liaison and newcomer mental health specialist staff regarding student need areas and provide updates on progress toward goals. Collaborate and communicate with other team members as needed. 

4. Attend and assist staff with special projects, ie., parent/teacher conferences, school events, meetings, etc. as needed. Attend/complete job trainings as required. 

5. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. 

6. Perform other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• One year of related experience 

• Experience or education in the fields of school-based counseling and/or mental health preferred 

• Experience working with immigrant students and/or students who have experienced trauma preferred 

• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable

• Criminal background check required for hire 

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 3 months of hire

Questions regarding this position can be directed to talent@psdschools.org

Apply at https://psdschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=7601