Paraprofessional 33 FT DVS

The 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 performanceContributes input during parent conferencesPerforms classroom and school-related clerical duties as neededMaintains accurate records; attendance, behavior modification points, lunch countsCleans and decorates classroom; designs monthly bulletin boardsAssists students during arrival and dismissal from schoolSupervises students while moving throughout the building, around campus and during assigned school activitiesAttends all staff meetings, in-services and orientationsAttends annual "Handle with Care" and "Crisis Prevention Institute" trainingsResponsible for all miscellaneous duties as assigned by the teacher or principalDevelops an annual Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) approved by the principalEarns annual certification in CPR/AEDMinimum educational requirements:high school diploma or GED requiredassociates degree -Preferredother - 60 college credits - PreferredMinimum experience required:zeroOther knowledge, skills, and certifications required:Prior experience in a child-centered environment preferredThe number of employees supervised by this position:NoneThe usual internal and external contacts:Internal - all Education Division staff, administrative staff, studentsExternal - parents, other human service agenciesThe 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 essentialPhysical Demands:CFOSNEMComments:SittingXStandingXBendingXWalkingXKneelingXPushing / PullingXReachingXLifting or CarryingX10 lbs or lessX11 to 25 lbs.X26 to 50 lbs.X51 to 75 lbs.X76 to 100 lbs.XOver 100 lbs.XMoving ConsumersXSensory Effort:CFOSNEMComments:VisualXHearingXSpeakingXOtherOther Skills:CFOSNEMComments:ReadingXWritingXMathXThe percent of travel involved with the position:NoneMachines or equipment used:( ) typewriter (*) telephone(*) computer (*) photocopier(* ) fax (* ) other - Augmentative Communication DevicesThe working conditions (heat, cold, dust, fumes, etc.) that apply to this position are:School EnvironmentAny 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 necessaryAdditional comments: