PLANTATION PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - PARAPROFESSIONAL

Bossier Parish Schools · Benton, Louisiana

FULL TIME

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 20 years of age. Pass Work Steps physical Possess a high school diploma or equivalency (GED) Possess an Associate Degree or higher or possess 48 college hours that include 3 hours in English Composition, 6 hours in English/Reading, and 6 hours in Math

or

a passing Louisiana ParaPathway Praxis Exam

REPORTS TO

Teacher, Administrator

JOB GOAL

To assist the teacher with educational activities and non-teachingactivities

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 healthcare. 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 deescalating 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

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.

Company	Bossier Parish Schools
Location	Benton, Louisiana
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Education, Training, and Library Occupations

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