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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.
Worksite address
benton, LA, 71006, US
Who can apply
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