What are the responsibilities and job description for the SY 24-25 - Child Specific Aide - Dixon campus position at International School Louisiana?
Job title : Child Specific Aide
Work Location : ISL Campuses
Unit / Department : Instructional
Reports to : Principal or Designee
Job Description
X Full-time
o Part-time
o Exempt
X Nonexempt
Mission : Our mission at International School of Louisiana is to provide a challenging education emphasizing language immersion, international awareness, the celebration of diversity and community responsibility. The employee must understand and support the school mission.
Summary : Child focused paraprofessional will provide one-on-one support and assistance to a specific child in accordance with the child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Shadows and provides one-on-one support to a specific child throughout the school day to achieve academic goals specified in the IEP; follows all plans (IEP, BIP, & safety plans)
- Ensures the student's academic and behavioral needs are being met;
- Monitors the student's daily schedule and IEP to ensure a safe and positive learning environment;
- Focuses on instructional activities to ensure the student is focused, engaged in the learning process, and mastering critical skills;
- Develops critical skills that will ultimately lead to greater independence;
- Facilitates positive social interactions between the child and other children in the classroom;
- Assists and escorts the student to and from each destination and attends to the student's special needs;
- Assists the teacher in the communications of student progress;
- Monitors student behavior and maintains documentation of care provided to the child;
- Establishes positive and professional relationships with faculty, parents and students;
- Meets professional expectations required such as attendance, professional development, teamwork, etc.
- Interacts collaboratively and productively with school site personnel
- Expresses thoughts professionally in oral and written language
- Possesses Adequate Technology Skills
- Keeps abreast of current research, trends and issues in education by engaging in professional development activities
- Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor
- Maintains compliance with all school policies and procedures
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications, Education and Work Experience :
Work Environment :
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
ISL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires ISL to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Professional Conduct : Employee acknowledges that he / she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to : neglect of duty, dishonesty, and engagement in acts that are contrary to ISL policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
Chain of Supervision : Principal or Designee
Supervises : N / A
