KEYS Academy Paraprofessional

The paraprofessional assists in managing student behavior in the school setting and during off-Site activities, providing academic, emotional, and behavioral support to maximize instructional time. They implement routines, support student boundaries, reinforce learning based on teacher direction, and assist with material preparation and lesson implementation according to ieps.

Candidates must hold, at a minimum, a high school diploma or ged and successfully complete a paraprofessional examination within one year of hire. Additional requirements include completing competency-Based training in areas such as universal precautions, de-Escalation, crisis intervention, safe transportation, medication administration, confidentiality, and ethics, along with maintaining cpr/First aid certification.