Elementary Discipline Center Moderator

Position Type:

PARAPROFESSIONAL/Elementary- Time Out Room Moderator

Date Posted:

11/30/2023

Date Available:

08/01/2023

Closing Date:

6/30/2024

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Job Title: TOR Moderator

Reports To: Immediate Supervisor

Prepared By: The Office of Human Resources

Salary Range:

Salary Range: CLH03

$14.92 to $24.92 hrly

Board Approved Date:

Note: New employees coming to EBRPSS/current employees new to a position, must use the Verifent website to verify qualifying years of experience (outside of EBRPSS) aligned to the job description. All new employees to the district/current employees new to a position will receive 0 years of experience aligned to the job description until the verification of previous experience aligned to the job description is received.

Verifient Link

Experience verifications must be received in the Office of Human Resources within the first 6 months of employment in order to be eligible for a retroactive payment.

Summary:

The job of TOR Moderator is done for the purpose/s of improving student success in academics and behavior; adapting classroom activities, assignments and/or materials; implementing lesson plans; assisting students in achievement of learning outcomes; ensuring compliance of programmatic activities; monitoring and assessing student progress; and reporting student learning outcomes (SLO's) to supervising teacher.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. workshops, division meetings, etc.) for acquiring and conveying information relative to instructional and behavioral support functions.

• Maintain instructional areas (e.g. computer equipment, classroom configuration, etc.) for ensuring availability of items, providing learning materials, providing a safe learning environment, and meeting mandated requirements.

• Perform a variety of academic/learning support processes (e.g. tracking assignments completion and recording attendance, tutoring, etc.) to provide necessary assistance for individual learning.

• Provide instructional and behavioral support in an intervention room setting (e.g. guiding students through academic/learning processes, reviewing and assessing completion of assignments, administering and proctoring tests, providing feed- back, recommending study and testing strategies, answering questions, etc.) for implementing study, testing, critical thinking, and student learning strategies for improving academic and behavioral success.

• Respond to inquiries from a variety of people (e.g. students, instructors, administrators, etc.) for providing necessary information for referral and solving problems.

• Supervise individuals and groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. intervention rooms, work/instructional rooms, etc.) for maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Other Duties:

Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Qualifications:

The TOR Moderator must be able to work cooperatively with students, parents, school personnel, and the community. Must be able to respond appropriately to supervision and accept commendations and recommendations.

Must demonstrate sensitivity/understanding and interpersonal relations with persons of diverse culture/backgrounds. The TOR Moderator must have highly refined communication skills and organizational abilities to engage in parent and teacher conversations and maintain accurate student records and behavior reports.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma required. Successful completion of 48 college hours or the ability to pass the Parapro Exam with a score of 450 or higher for an Elementary TOR Moderator.

Secondary TOR Monitor is required to have a Bachelor's degree in Education and hold a valid teaching certificate. The TOR Moderator must be proficient in student management and relationship building. Additionally, the TOR Moderator should have experience working in positions of leadership.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including computers and pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; communicating effectively when speaking and writing; solving problems; motivating students; maintaining currency of subject matter including new instructional software; and accommodating student levels of learning and behavioral compliance.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include age and ability appropriate learning activities; ADD related behaviors; health and safety standards; student learning requirements; subject matter, terminology, techniques, equipment and materials used in the assigned

instructional area; district policies, procedures and guidelines; and OSHA regulations.

Ability is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.

Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups and individuals, including faculty, staff and students; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; implementing learning and behavioral processes and activities; using sound judgment based on appropriate developmental levels; and working with frequent interruptions.

Work Environment Conditions:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 40% sitting, 25% walking, and 35% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.

Professional Conduct:

Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to EBRPSS policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

Technological Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and all of its entities (including Career and Technical Education Programs) do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, or gender in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment), and it is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of gender by Title IX (20 USC 168) and on the basis of disability by Section 504 (42 USC 794). The Title IX Coordinator is Andrew Davis, Director of Risk Management

• ADavis6@ebrschools.org, (225) 929-8705. The Section 504 Coordinator is Danielle Staten-Ojo

• DStaten@ebrschools.org, (225) 326-5668.