SPED Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma, GED Certificate or HiSet, Twenty-one years of age or older and one (1) of the following: Score of 450 or higher on the ETS ParaPro Assessment, 48 Semester hours of LA DOE approved courses or Associate’s Degree.
 Required materials must be uploaded with application. 
REPORTS TO: School Principal
JOB GOAL: To support the teacher to perform tasks necessary for the efficient operation of the classroom
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9-Month
EVALUATION: In accordance with the Allen Parish Personnel Policy
 COMPENSATION: Allen Parish Salary Schedule
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Aid the supervising teacher at all times and in all circumstances, including lifting of students, transporting students, changing diapers, toilet training, catheterization, tube feeding, and/or other health procedures.
2. Make accommodations/modifications for students under direction of supervising teacher(s) (regular or special).
3. Perform all tasks assigned in order to support the teacher in providing instruction, including, but not limited to: record keeping and reports for students, preparation of class work, preparation and distribution of teaching materials and supplies, assistance in student discipline matters, assist in providing student feedback, assistance in student instruction, and assistance in watching and caring for students in all school settings.
4. Work in assigned school/class each year. Class assignments may vary from year to year or during the school year, depending on student needs.
5. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
6. Assist with academic instruction under the direction of regular classroom teachers.
7. Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, books, materials, and facilities.
8. Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board Policy.
9. Adheres to a time and/or duty schedule authorized by the school principal.
10. Assist in maintaining a neat classroom conducive to learning.
11. Shadow and provide support to a specific child/children throughout the school day to achieve academic goals specified in the behavior plan as assigned.
12. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP, IAP, Healthcare Plan, etc.
13. Assumes responsibility for attending any administrative and/or professional meetings called by the principal or Special Education Supervisor.
14. Support all students in the inclusion setting as well as resource and self-contained classes (Any para assigned to support an individual child must provide support to other students deemed necessary, if needed)
    1. Ensure academic and behavioral needs are being met;
    2. Monitor the student schedule and IEP to ensure a safe and positive learning environment;
    3. Focus on instructional activities to ensure the student is focused, engaged in the learning process, and mastering critical skills;
    4. Support the development of critical skills that will ultimately lead to greater independence;
    5. Facilitate positive social interactions among all children in the classroom and school;
    6. Assist and escort the student(s) to and from each destination and attend to the student’s personal hygiene and care needs.
15. Monitor student behavior and maintain documentation of care provided to the child.

1. Maintain confidentiality in all matters related the Allen Parish School Board.
2. Maintain professional personal appearance and demonstrate respect for colleagues.
3. Attend work regularly; report to work on time; and provide advance notice of need for absence.
4. Gain approval from the principal for any time off of work. Out-of-state trip must be placed on the School Board agenda and approved by the Board.
5. Check emails daily and reply to emails in a timely fashion.
6. Display proper respect for authority, receive and implement constructive criticism, avoid use of sarcasm and inappropriate behavior and language when dealing with others and serve as exceptional model for all. 
7. Complete work efficiently and accurately (with few/no errors) within deadlines without supervision.
8. Perform job responsibilities consistently, use time wisely, plan properly, and take care of materials and equipment.
9. Demonstrates trustworthiness; exercise good judgment.
10. Wear Allen Parish School Board badge at all times.
11. Plan and deliver district and school-level professional development.
12. Support, implement, assist with, and/or ensure application of district initiatives and other programs or directives of the Superintendent and Board.
13. Keep the principal and/or direct supervisor informed of the progress being made in the area(s) of responsibility. 
14. Keep abreast professionally by attending local, regional, state, or national meetings and/or staff development that address area(s) of responsibility as directed by the principal. 
15. Collaborate with district leadership, administrators and teachers to analyze data, establish goals and develop plans with action steps and a means to monitor effectiveness.
16. Analyze data to make data-driven decisions
17. Complete and submit all forms, reports, documentation, and training by required dates and in accordance with district policies and procedures.
18. Remain open to suggestions and innovative ideas; receive and apply feedback. 
19. Demonstrate competence in areas of responsibility.
20. Exert every effort to constructively involve stakeholders in all professional settings.
21. Communicate appropriately face-to-face, through phone calls and electronic communication and work effectively with all populations.
22. Receive and respond to phone calls and text messages prior to the start of the work day, after the conclusion of the work day and on non-working days, when necessary.
23. Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students as needed or directed.
24. Attend faculty, staff and department meetings as needed or directed.
25. Attend training sessions as needed or directed.
26. Attend job fairs and related recruitment and retention events as needed or directed.
27. Attend IEP/IAP/SBLC meetings as needed or directed.
28. Attend district meetings as needed or directed.
29. Attend back-to-school, orientation, stakeholder involvement, open-house, extracurricular events, co-curricular events as needed or directed.
30. Attend graduations, banquets, concerts and awards as needed or directed.
31. Attend school board and/or committee meetings as needed or directed.
32. Support crisis management plans during situations that warrant as needed or directed.
33. Exhibit desirable qualities such as commitment to job responsibilities, enthusiasm, cooperation, sense of humor, creativity, tact, positive attitude/work ethic, dependability, punctuality, self-discipline/ control, poise, voice control, effective nonverbal communication, a professional appearance, initiative, and a genuine concern and interest for others.
34. Follow the specific requirements established by the School Board (LEA), State Department of Education (SDE), the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (SBESE), and/or Federal regulations and guidelines established by each.
35. Perform any duty, not specifically assigned, as deemed necessary by the assigning authority in order to maintain continuity where needed.
36. Direct, coordinate, and/or supervise all students for whom you are responsible.
37. Participate in parent conferences, as needed.
38. Act as technical advisor and resource person to assist others in area(s) of responsibility. 
39. Job description and duties subject to modification as needed.  Perform such other tasks and assumes responsibilities as the Superintendent may assign.
40. Support the policies and procedures of the Allen Parish School Board.
41. Adhere to Allen Parish Employee Conduct and Sexual Harassment Policies.

1. Strength
   1.  Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh 10 – 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.
2. Transportation
   1. Ability to provide own transportation to schools, work locations and meeting sites.
3. Environmental Requirements
   1. Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors.
4.  Mental Requirements
   1. Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records

 
 
 
While the operation of the Allen Parish School Board and its schools is governed by the provisions of this and all other policies, as well as the procedures of the individual schools, no policy manual can list each and every instance of misconduct that is precluded. Accordingly, employees are cautioned that the appropriateness of certain action or behavior must necessarily be dictated by the nature of the position held by the employee and commonsense. By virtue of one’s education and experience, an employee knows and understands that certain actions or conduct are unacceptable even in the absence of formal policy. For instance, without the need of a specific prohibition or warning, a classroom teacher should be aware of the impropriety of certain practices such as leaving students unattended, using profanity or sexually suggestive language or bringing a firearm onto campus. Such conduct constitutes both incompetence and willful neglect of duty and will result in the imposition of discipline up to and including termination.