VUE Job Daytona Beach area,Florida USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 04-Support/VUE Support

Job Description

POSITION GOAL To assist the professional instructional staff in providing supervision and educational support services that are an integral part of teaching.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement services for students with disabilities commensurate with policies and procedures.

Assist other paraprofessionals in implementation of all performance responsibilities.

When necessary to accommodate students with disabilities, the position category may require you to:

Provide general medication administration only after attending required generalized training.
Provide assistance to students in activities of daily living, self‑care, self‑management, and ensure physical safety during regular intervals as directed by the teacher.
Assist teacher in implementation of behavioral and/or physical care plans.
Assist in the provision of grooming, toileting, and hygiene activities and/or instructions to students as assigned.
Assist in eating and feeding activities, as assigned.
Provide one‑on‑one tutoring for eligible students.
Assist with self‑care tasks.
Act as a translator, when necessary.

Work with students in small group settings relative to classroom assignments or activities in a professional manner as directed by the teacher.

Assist with monitoring routines regarding attendance and all required documentation.

Only after successful completion of the substitute teacher training course (STAR) and under the direction and planning of the teacher, provide supervision of students in various settings to include community‑based instruction.

Assist the teacher in the delivery of instructions as requested.

Perform preventive case management as necessary.

Effectively utilize computer software (e.g., email and word processing) and educational programs as required to document and report on the program.

Accurately assess student performance requiring objective evaluation as assigned.

Keep in confidence personally identifiable information obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.

Assist in the management of appropriate student behavior to maintain an environment conducive to learning, including crisis intervention as needed.

Assist in the physical management and positioning of students, as directed by the teacher or other related professional(s).

Abide by all procedures and policies of the school board, state rules and laws, and other governing laws and rules.

Provide outstanding customer service:

Accompany students to and from campus areas outside the classroom as required (e.g., medical needs, field trips, other courses, cafeteria, community settings) and escort transported students to and from the classroom upon arrival and dismissal, as employee’s scheduled work hours allow.
Assist in monitoring students during recesses or special activities.
Use positive interpersonal communication skills and nurture encouragement to students.
Assisting in displaying students’ work or accomplishments.
Assisting in organization, distribution, reproduction, and management of instructional and/or assessment materials.
Assisting in distributing to and collecting information from parents about the school, as directed.
Conduct parental involvement activities as assigned.
Assisting with library or media center activities.
Updating charts associated with the classroom operation.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the School Principal/Administrator or Program Specialist.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

For All Paraprofessional IV:

Holds a High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent and one of the following:

Holds an Associate’s (or higher) degree; or
Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 hours); or
Received a passing grade on the Para Pro Assessment.

Successful completion of the VCS’ substitute teacher training course (STAR) within one year of hire.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Knowledge and ability to understand child development concepts.
Ability to treat students and parents/families with respect.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students and student records as stated in the Family Right to Privacy Act (FRPA).
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