paraprofessional - Donaldsonville, LA , USA, United States - Ascension Public Schools

Ascension Public Schools Donaldsonville, LA , USA, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Ascension Parish School Board

Job Description

I

JOB TITLE:
Paraprofessional yrs

JOB TYPE:
551A

551

B POSITION REPORTS TO:
Principal, Teacher or Designated Program Personnel

PAY GRADE:
PARA 4 or PARA 6

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt ASSIGNMENT PERIOD 180 days

II. SUMMARY OF POSITION'S PURPOSE

Assists the Special Education Teacher in meeting the goals set forth for students in their Individualized Education Programs.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

Miniumum of twenty (20) years old
Highly Qualified

Requirements:

Pass the ETS Para-Pro Assessment - Score 450; or
Completed two (2) years (48 semester credit hours) from state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education; *Within the forty-eight semester hours, the paraprofessional must complete a total of 15 hours of general education requirements that include English Composition (3), English/Reading (6), and Mathematics (6). For the remaining 33 hours of coursework, acceptance of credit for a course shown on a transcript from an approved higher education institution is left to school district discretion in addressing the needs of the specific job. Discipline-specific electives may include as many as 12 hours of developmental (remedial) course; or
Earned an Associate's Degree from a state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education.

IV. REQUIREMENTS

Physically able to perform Essential Job Duties.
Computer literate.
Must pass physical exam prior to employment.
Mandatory training is required in specific areas.

These areas may include, but shall not be limited to:

Instructional Strategies/Techniques
CPR/Non-Complex Health Procedures
CPI
Ethics
ADA Requirements
Child Specific Medical Needs

V. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Performs duties under the direct supervision of the assigned teacher(s). Duties may include, but shall not be limited to, implementing tutorial activities (small group and/or individual), toileting/hygiene procedures, medical record keeping and preparation of class work.
Performs physical demands requiring regular and frequent lifting, carrying, transferring, or pushing of objects or wheelchairs weighing at least fifty (50) pounds. Physical demands may also include walking and standing to a significant degree, kneeling, stooping, squatting, crawling, bending, balancing, crouching, reaching, grasping, head and neck movement, and movement across mid-line. The paraprofessional must possess motor coordination, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, alertness, precision, speaking ability, auditory discrimination, and tactile discrimination. Paraprofessional must have accurate hearing and visual acuity including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Performs duties that relate to and support the educational process of the students. These duties may include medical and hygiene procedures, i.e., tube feeding, oral suctioning, trachea suctioning, catheterization, medication administration, glucose checks, ostomy bag care/changes, diapering and other noncomplex medical procedures deemed necessary by the nurse and IEP Committee. These procedures are determined by student need, not by program area. The paraprofessional may be required to move from one program area to another within the day.

VI. GENERAL JOB DUTIES

Assists the students with activities as directed by the teacher(s). The paraprofessional may assist individual students or groups of students in any setting inside/outside the classroom environment as determined by IEP and supervising teacher.
Assists and supports the students' instructional process as planned by the teacher(s), including, score objective tests, do progress monitoring, tally student responses/activities and gather and record data.
Assists in classroom routine (i.e., taking daily attendance, the collection and recording of monies received from students in the class.)
Supports and implements PBIS school-wide as well as disciplinary procedures designed for individual students.
Adheres to policy and procedures set forth by each individual school for schedules, break time, lunch time, and duty.
Attends meetings as requested by teacher or administrative personnel.
Performs all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or by Superintendent.

VII. PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE AND CONDUCT

Establishes and maintains appropriate respectful, harmonious relationship with administration, school faculty, other employees, students, and community.
Observes professional ethics as prescribed by the employee's profession and in accordance with state law and Board policy.
Adheres to Board policy, administrative rules and regulations.
Maintains confidentiality regarding all personal information and educational records concerning children, youth, and their families. Paraprofessionals must refrain from accessing, discussing, or disclosing anything outside the scope of employment unless authorized by immediate supervisor.
Participates in professional growth activities such as Professional Development Day(s), seminars, conferences, workshops for the improvement of knowledge and skills relating to best practices.

VIII. COMMUNICATION

Understands and interprets written and verbal instructions from immediate supervisor and gives clear written and oral instruction to others as required.
Communicates clearly and effectively with students.
Follows the chain of command for various administrative procedures. (Directs all parental concerns through assigned teacher, principal, or other appropriate personnel.

IX. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY

Reports to work at the assigned time.
Attends work consistently.
Contacts administrator when absent and records/reports absence according to district policy.
Scans in or out using the employee scan system or signs in/out as appropriate.

X. SAFETY

Completes task in a safe manner as prescribed by school/district policy.
Maintains a neat and orderly work environment.
Dresses appropriately for the job assigned and in compliance with district/school Employee Dress Code.
Displays employee ID tag at all times while on duty.
Reports any unsafe conditions or any incidents of injury or damage immediately to the appropriate official.
Complies with policies regarding Tobacco Use and Drug-Free Workplace.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
7.5 hours per day - 180 days

There shall be a probationary period of 6 months from date of employment for new employees. Successful completion of the probationary period shall in no way convey any expectation of continued employment.

School employees shall be hired on an at-will employment basis and subject to dismissal by the School Board upon the written recommendation of the Superintendent.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of non-instructional personnel.

The Superintendent reserves the right to change the job and any other duties, as required, with advance written notification.

NOTE:
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. All certified and other professional personnel are annually evaluated in writing. .The Ascension Parish School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.

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