Itinerant Paraprofessional - Early Childhood

QUALIFICATIONS:High School DiplomaMust have a Child Development Associate Credential; or be enrolled in a CDA credential program (Must be completed within 2 years)Must have good health - willing to supply Certificate of Health on request; andMust have physical stamina and ability to lift, carry, and/or position students and perform other required procedures needed by students served.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Non-Applicable

TERMS OFEMPLOYMENT: 9 months

PAY FACTOR: Non-Applicable

JOB GOAL: To effectively and efficiently provide instructional assistance to students based on school goals.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with monitoring student progress in the regular instructional setting and sharing progress with the teacher.

Study, review, and become familiar with lessons and concepts in all curriculum areas and the CLASS observation tool.

Assist in the preparation, distribution, and collection of instructional materials.

Assist in the arrangement and maintenance of an orderly classroom that is age appropriate and reflects a culturally-sensitive environment. This includes the cleanliness, care, and organization of all classroom supplies and equipment, and preparation of bulletin boards and learning displays.

Participate in planning sessions with early childhood teacher at least one time per week.

Assist in classroom routines (i.e., taking daily attendance, daily health check, setting up centers, putting cots out for naps, tooth brushing, bathroom needs, etc.)

Never leave a child alone or unsupervised while under my care.

Teach small group and individual lessons in all assigned curriculum areas that follow individual education programs and use lesson plans developed by the teacher or self.

Implement the individual behavioral management plan using the same strategies, emphasis, and techniques as the teacher, including assisting the teacher with crisis intervention and discipline; assist with collecting and maintaining data about student behavior.

Set-up, maintain, and operate technology equipment and adaptive devices used for instruction; assist in the instruction of assigned students to use special adaptive and assistive technology equipment for which the paraprofessional has been trained and monitored by specialists identified by the Iberville Parish School Board.

Assist students with toileting, diaper changing, personal care/hygiene needs, and hygiene instruction; maintain and care for hygiene supplies and equipment.

Assist assigned students by performing non-complex health procedures (i.e., CPR, administering medications, any other health-care procedures needed in the educational setting).

Assist in the supervision of assigned students at school arrival and departure, recess, field trips, or other assigned duty.

Assist students with breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

Escort students between sites within the school.

Assist with the collection and compiling of student data including assessments, observations, charting, etc.

Assist in the preparation and presentation of transition programs, plays, and other school-wide programs as requested.

Participate on committees that engage in special school-wide projects as requested at times other than class time with students.

Read and research information, attend professional development days, cluster meetings, and conferences for professional growth as requested by principal. Attend home visits, parent meetings, PIE nights, and school functions as required by the principal.

Take on a leadership role, in the event the lead teacher is absent.

Maintain confidentiality of students and student data at all times.

Performs any additional duties assigned by the superintendent and/or evaluator.

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS:

Maintains good attendanceReports to work on time.Displays professional ethics on and off duty.Adheres to all Iberville Parish School Board's PoliciesReports to job-related injuries within 48 hours of work accident to the immediate supervisor.Assumes responsibility for implementation of emergency procedures.Seeks and maintains a positive attitude of promoting school and community relations.Participates in and promotes harmonious working relationships with students, colleagues, parents and community members.Attends meetings as directed.Serves on task force and decision-making committees, when appropriate.

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