W. T. LEWIS ELEMENTARY - PARAPROFESSIONAL (27-029)

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, AdministratorJOB GOAL: To assist the teacher with educational activities and non-teaching activitiesPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists on field tripsAssists students in performing activities that have been initiated by the teacherAssists in preparing and distributing materials for students with disabilities (SWDs)Assists with free play activitiesAssists in reinforcement of learning in small groups or large groupsAssists teachers and students with daily routines and activitiesAssists 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 studentsAssists with feeding and dressing skills and facilitates student's personal hygiene and health care.Maintains hygienic classroom following universal precautionsAssists in developing and maintaining a positive learning environment for all studentsMaintains the confidentiality of records (inside/outside) the school campusAssists 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 appropriateAll paras must attend mandatory training sessions as directed by the school principal and/or parish supervisors of paras. This training includes a yearly update of the following information:Personnel informationConfidentialityMedical informationDisciplineJob description reviewUniversal precautionsAll paras must maintain annual certification and submit documentation:NVCIT/CPIPerforms other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisorTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Nine (9) monthsAssignment of work sites for Special Education paraprofessionals is based on student population, special student needs, requirements, and specific area of paraprofessional trainingMay result in movement at the discretion of Bossier Parish School SystemStart and end times may vary depending on school sites and student needs