Substitute - Special Education Paraprofessional

REPORTS TO:                          Principal

FLSA STATUS:                         Non-Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:       Substitute (7 hours per day)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform job duties under the direct supervision of the assigned teachers. Duties may include, but shall not be limited to, implementing tutorial activities (small group and/or individual), toileting/hygiene procedures, medical record keeping, charting, and preparation of class work.
2. Perform physical demands requiring frequent lifting, carrying, transferring, or pushing of objects or wheelchairs weighing at least fifty (50) pounds. Physical demands may also include walking and standing to a significant degree, kneeling, stooping, balancing, crouching, reaching, grasping, head and neck movement, and movement across midline. The paraprofessional must possess motor coordination, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, alertness, precision, speaking ability, auditory discrimination, and tactile discrimination.
3. Perform duties that relate to and support the educational process of the students. These duties may include medical and hygiene procedures, i.e. tube feeding, oral suctioning, trachea suctioning, catheterization, medication administration, glucose checks, ostomy bag care/changes, diapering and other non complex medical procedures deemed necessary by the nurse and IEP committee. These procedures are determined by student need, not by program area. The paraprofessional may be required to move from one program area to another within the day.
4. Assist the students with activities as directed by the teacher(s). The paraprofessional may assist individual students, groups of students, or students in an inclusive setting as well as accompany student(s) to recess and lunch if determined by IEP.
5. Assist and support the students’ instructional process as planned by the teacher(s), score objective tests, and gather and record data.
6. Keep a log of daily activities performed with itinerant, within and/or between schools as required by the program coordinator.
7. Support and implement the discipline philosophy of the school as well as disciplinary procedures designed for individual students.
8. Adhere to policy and procedures set forth by each individual school for schedules, break time, lunch time, and duty.
9. Attend IEP and other staff meetings as requested by teacher or administrative personnel.
10. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or immediate supervisor.

*PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

ATTENDANCE, PUNCTUALITY, AND SAFETY

1. Adhere to district guidelines relative to attendance. Clock in/out on district timeclock and utilize time when appropriate.
2. Employees are to notify their supervisors as early as possible about scheduling time off from work (e.g. doctor’s appointment, personal days etc.), whether paid or unpaid.
3. Regularly report to work on time and adhere to their workplace schedule. 
4. Work additional hours assigned (i.e. faculty meeting, cluster meetings, professional development etc.)  Attend and constructively participate in meetings and professional development activities. Use active listening skills and accept and recognize the value of the contribution of others.
5. Complete tasks in a safe manner as prescribed by the Safety Department or by the employee’s profession/craft.
6. Report any unsafe conditions or any incidents of injury or damage immediately to the appropriate official.
7. Maintain a neat and orderly work environment.
8. Dress appropriately for the job assigned and in compliance with state law and Board policy GAMB Employee Dress Code. Display employee ID tag at all times on duty. 
9. Comply with policies on GAMA Employee Tobacco Use, Drug-Free Workplace, and use of cell phones when on duty.
10. Assist in any safe schools’ procedures and protocols. Including, but not limited to sanitizing classroom/work area high frequency contact points.

PROFESSIONALISM AND COMMUNICATION

1. Maintain the confidentiality of all School Board business by refraining from accessing, discussing, or disclosing anything outside the scope of employment unless authorized by immediate supervisor.
2. Timely and accurately complete/compile data and submit all records, reports or other documents required by state or federal law, the United States or Louisiana Departments of Education, the Board's central office, or other entities; (if applicable) Complete tasks, reports, and documents accurately according to specified timelines and expectations.
3. Observe professional ethics as prescribed by the employee’s profession/craft and in accordance with state law and board policy (Policy GAIB/Policy GBJ)
4. Establish and maintain a harmonious working relationship with staff members, administrators, co-workers, teachers, parents, and the general public.  Treat all stakeholders in a respectful and helpful manner. Work and cooperate with the entire staff and exhibit a caring, positive attitude towards others. Use verbal and non-verbal communication in a respectful manner.
5. Adhere to high standards of professionalism and encourage professional growth. Fulfill the requirements of the position in an honest manner.
6. Maintain communication with your immediate supervisor, keeping him/her informed of problems, concerns, and significant developments. Identify problems and issues and work collaboratively to contribute ideas and find solutions. Demonstrate skills to receive and give constructive feedback.
7. Adhere to Board policies and procedures and administrative rules, guidelines, and regulations. Adhere to ethical, legal, and professional standards. Refrain from conduct which calls into question the Employee's integrity and that of the Assumption Parish School System. (Including, but not limited to, Policy EFAA/Policy IFBGA)
8. Cooperate with building and district staff in planning and evaluation. 
9. Apply laws, policies, regulations, and procedures fairly, consistently, wisely, and compassionately.
10. Understand and interpret written and verbal instructions from immediate supervisor and give clear written and oral instructions to others as required.
11. Provide and participate in virtual lessons/meetings and virtual/digital teaching in a professional manner.
12. Follow the chain of command for various administrative procedures.
13. Follow directives as assigned by your supervisor.

Domains with (*) denotes non-instructional indicators. Deficiencies in these areas shall not be subject to a plan of intensive assistance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, speak, hear and sometimes sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment described here is representative of which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to a noise level in the work environment which is moderate to loud. 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.