Paraprofessional 33 FT DVS

DescriptionThe general function of the department:
To service children with special needs during the regular ten month school year, and during the extended school year in July & August.
The primary purpose of this position:
The paraprofessional is a non-certified staff member who does not hold the position of teacher, but assists the classroom teacher under the guidance of a teacher and the building principal. Sometimes paraprofessionals serve as teacher assistants, one-to-one aides (assigned to individual students), or they perform school-related clerical duties.
The paraprofessional provides appropriate and consistent service to students, helping to implement educational activities, as well as offering emotional, social, and behavioral development.
Specific duties and responsibilities:

Assists teacher in monitoring of students’ academic work and behavioral performance
Contributes input during parent conferences
Performs classroom and school-related clerical duties as needed
Maintains accurate records; attendance, behavior modification points, lunch counts
Cleans and decorates classroom; designs monthly bulletin boards
Assists students during arrival and dismissal from school
Supervises students while moving throughout the building, around campus and during assigned school activities
Attends all staff meetings, in-services and orientations
Attends annual “Handle with Care” and “Crisis Prevention Institute” trainings
Responsible for all miscellaneous duties as assigned by the teacher or principal
Develops an annual Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) approved by the principal
Earns annual certification in CPR/AED

QualificationsMinimum educational requirements:

high school diploma or GED required
associates degree -Preferred
other – 60 college credits - Preferred

Minimum experience required:

zero

Other knowledge, skills, and certifications required:

Prior experience in a child-centered environment preferred

The number of employees supervised by this position:

None

The usual internal and external contacts:

Internal - all Education Division staff, administrative staff, students
External - parents, other human service agencies

The time spent on physical demands, sensory efforts, and other skills while performing the job functions:

Key:

C = Constant (76 -100%) F = Frequent (51-76%)

O = Occasional (26-50%) S = Seldom (1-25%)

N = Never (0%) E = Regardless of frequency, this activity is indispensable.

M = This activity is useful and helpful but not absolutely essential

Physical Demands:

C

F

O

S

N

E

M

Comments:

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Bending

X

Walking

X

Kneeling

X

Pushing / Pulling

X

Reaching

X

Lifting or Carrying

X

10 lbs or less

X

11 to 25 lbs.

X

26 to 50 lbs.

X

51 to 75 lbs.

X

76 to 100 lbs.

X

Over 100 lbs.

X

Moving Consumers

X

Sensory Effort:

C

F

O

S

N

E

M

Comments:

Visual

X

Hearing

X

Speaking

X

Other

Other Skills:

C

F

O

S

N

E

M

Comments:

Reading

X

Writing

X

Math

X

The percent of travel involved with the position:

None

Machines or equipment used:

( ) typewriter (*) telephone

(*) computer (*) photocopier

(* ) fax (* ) other – Augmentative Communication Devices

The working conditions (heat, cold, dust, fumes, etc.) that apply to this position are:

School Environment

Any safety conditions or hazards associated with this position:

Risk of injury due to the possibility of behavioral outbursts from children. Physical intervention of children may be necessary

Additional comments:

All staff will be trained annually in “Handle with Care” Primary Restraint Technique (PRT), Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)