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Form of workPosition Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
7/17/2023
Location:
BAYOU VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JOB GOAL:
To assist in helping the special education teacher (by working with the individual students or small
groups), to meet the goals set forth for students in their Individual Education Programs.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the St. Mary
Parish Board policy GBI-Evaluation.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist the teacher with instructional-related activities and non-instructional assignments under the supervision of the teacher.
2. When necessary, feed, toilet, lift, position, and assist with transporting, upon proper instruction by parent, teacher, physical or occupational therapist, or school nurse.
3. Perform the following health related procedures as delegated by the school nurse with training and follow-up assistance:
a. Catheterization and/or secondary position of witness.
b. Trach care.
c. Tube feeding.
4. Under the supervision of instructional staff, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and adaptive education teachers, work directly with students and assist staff.
5. Assist in independent and/or group activities.
6. Attend and participate in in-service training sessions, become familiar with, and execute the education philosophy, policies and procedures governing education as defined by St. Mary Parish School Board Policy Manual and Special Education Policy and Procedure Manual.
7. Support and implement the discipline policies of the school as well as behavior plans designed for individual students.
8. When applicable, supervise students at community-based training sites.
9. Follow directives of the supervising teacher.
10. Maintain confidentiality of student information.
11. Direct personal and parental concerns through proper channels (assigned teacher, principal, appropriate other).
12. Adhere to policy and procedure set forth by each individual school.
13. Assume bus, hall, lunch, and recess duty as assigned to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the proper authority. These may include medical and hygiene procedures and are determined by student need, not by program area. The paraprofessional may be required to move from one program area to another within the school day and/or from one school to another within the course of the school year.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Special Education Paraprofessional must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements described herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability essential to job performance. While performing duties, the Special Education Paraprofessional is frequently required to stand, walk, speak, hear, and sometimes sit. The Special Education Paraprofessional may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs., such as boxes of materials. The Special Education Paraprofessional is frequently exposed to a work environment noise level, which is moderate to loud. The Special Education Paraprofessional must have sufficient visual acuity to be able to work with computer monitor, print texts, and handwritten documents. The Special Education Paraprofessional must possess basic language and communication skills to read, write, discuss, and present information to others in a clear, concise manner. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Information contained in this job description is in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and not considered an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the superintendent and/or superintendent's designee.
Attachment(s):
Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
7/17/2023
Location:
BAYOU VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JOB GOAL:
To assist in helping the special education teacher (by working with the individual students or small
groups), to meet the goals set forth for students in their Individual Education Programs.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the St. Mary
Parish Board policy GBI-Evaluation.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist the teacher with instructional-related activities and non-instructional assignments under the supervision of the teacher.
2. When necessary, feed, toilet, lift, position, and assist with transporting, upon proper instruction by parent, teacher, physical or occupational therapist, or school nurse.
3. Perform the following health related procedures as delegated by the school nurse with training and follow-up assistance:
a. Catheterization and/or secondary position of witness.
b. Trach care.
c. Tube feeding.
4. Under the supervision of instructional staff, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and adaptive education teachers, work directly with students and assist staff.
5. Assist in independent and/or group activities.
6. Attend and participate in in-service training sessions, become familiar with, and execute the education philosophy, policies and procedures governing education as defined by St. Mary Parish School Board Policy Manual and Special Education Policy and Procedure Manual.
7. Support and implement the discipline policies of the school as well as behavior plans designed for individual students.
8. When applicable, supervise students at community-based training sites.
9. Follow directives of the supervising teacher.
10. Maintain confidentiality of student information.
11. Direct personal and parental concerns through proper channels (assigned teacher, principal, appropriate other).
12. Adhere to policy and procedure set forth by each individual school.
13. Assume bus, hall, lunch, and recess duty as assigned to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the proper authority. These may include medical and hygiene procedures and are determined by student need, not by program area. The paraprofessional may be required to move from one program area to another within the school day and/or from one school to another within the course of the school year.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Special Education Paraprofessional must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements described herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability essential to job performance. While performing duties, the Special Education Paraprofessional is frequently required to stand, walk, speak, hear, and sometimes sit. The Special Education Paraprofessional may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs., such as boxes of materials. The Special Education Paraprofessional is frequently exposed to a work environment noise level, which is moderate to loud. The Special Education Paraprofessional must have sufficient visual acuity to be able to work with computer monitor, print texts, and handwritten documents. The Special Education Paraprofessional must possess basic language and communication skills to read, write, discuss, and present information to others in a clear, concise manner. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Information contained in this job description is in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and not considered an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the superintendent and/or superintendent's designee.
Attachment(s):
- Spedcial Education Para_0721.docx
