Princeton Elementary School - Paraprofessional Specialty Job Benton Louisiana USA,Education / Teaching

Position: PRINCETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - PARAPROFESSIONAL SPECIALTY (27-368)
Location: Benton

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 20 years of age.

Pass Work Steps physical (if hired after August 2007) or requested by Supervisor/Central Office)

Possess a high school diploma or equivalency (GED) and having a passing score (450) on the PRAXIS Parapro test, or possess an Associate Degree (Arts, Science, or Applied Science) or higher or possess 48 college hours that includes 3 hours in English Composition, 6 hours in English/Reading, and 6 hours in Math.

Participate in Initial Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCIT/CPI) by January 2010, refresher training required annually.

REPORTS TO: Teacher, Administrator JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher with educational activities and non-teaching activities PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists on field trips

Assists students in performing activities that have been initiated by the teacher

Assists in preparing and distributing materials for students with disabilities (SWDs)

Assists with free play activities

Assists in reinforcement of learning in small groups or large groups

Assists teachers and students with daily routines and activities

Assists in health maintenance which may include the administration of routine and/or emergency health procedures as instructed by the school nurse. (This may include tracheotomy care, tube feeding, catheterization, monitoring blood sugar, administering emergency care, diapering, etc.)

Assists in the transportation of students (arrival, departure, and movement throughout the day).This includes assisting in the transfer, positioning and lifting of students

Assists with feeding and dressing skills and facilitates student's personal hygiene and health care.

Maintains hygienic classroom following universal precautions

Assists in developing and maintaining a positive learning environment for all students

Maintains the confidentiality of records (inside/outside) the school campus

Assists in the implementation of assistive technology to include sensory, low and high tech devices, computer assisted instruction, etc.

Reinforces School-Wide Positive Behavior Support; assists with behavior management plans, behavior intervention, monitoring behavior and documenting; and implements NVCIT/CPI techniques of de-escalating and physical restraint when appropriate

All paras must attend mandatory training sessions as directed by the school principal and/orparish supervisors of paras. This training includes a yearly update of the following information:

Personnel information
Confidentiality
Medical information
Discipline
Job description review
Universal precautions

All paras must maintain annual certification and submit documentation by July 30th:

NVCIT/CPI
CPR
First Aid

Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Nine (9) months
Assignment of work sites for Special Education paraprofessionals is based on student population, special student needs, requirements, and specific area of paraprofessional training
May result in movement at the discretion of Bossier Parish School System
Start and end times may vary depending on school sites and student needs

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually.