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HAUGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - PARAPROFESSIONAL SPECIALTY

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benton, la • Posted 6 days ago
Onsite Full Time Education
QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. At least 20 years of age.
  2. Pass Work Steps physical
  3. Possess a high school diploma or equivalency (GED)
  4. 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:
  1. Assists on field trips
  2. Assists students in performing activities that have been initiated by the teacher
  3. Assists in preparing and distributing materials for students with disabilities(SWDs)
  4. Assists with free play activities
  5. Assists in reinforcement of learning in small groups or large groups
  6. Assists teachers and students with daily routines and activities
  7. 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.)
  8. Assists in the transportation of students (arrival, departure, and movement throughout the day).This includes assisting in the transfer, positioning and lifting of students
  9. Assists with feeding and dressing skills and facilitates student's personal hygiene and healthcare.
  10. Maintains hygienic classroom following universal precautions
  11. Assists in developing and maintaining a positive learning environment for all students
  12. Maintains the confidentiality of records (inside/outside) the school campus
  13. Assists in the implementation of assistive technology to include sensory, low and high tech devices, computer assisted instruction, etc
  14. 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
  15. 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:
    1. Personnel information
    2. Confidentiality
    3. Medical information
    4. Discipline
    5. Job description review
    6. Universal precautions
  16. All paras must maintain annual certification and submit documentation by July 30th:
    1. NVCIT/CPI
  17. 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.

HAUGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - PARAPROFESSIONAL SPECIALTY in benton at Unknown Company

Typical pay
$46,800–$46,800

For context, most teacher assistants earn between $46,800–$46,800 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.

This position is listed as full time and onsite.

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