What are the responsibilities and job description for the Para Educator position at Mount Prospect Academy?
Summary : The Para Educator will work closely with the Education Team to ensure the safety and well-being of the students while participating in the education program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following :
The Para Educator functions as part of the treatment team and is responsible for assisting the educators and supervision of students well in school.
- The Para Educator will provide supported instruction and assessment to students as outlined / assigned by the teacher.
- Provide supportive supervision and participation to class activities including physical education, art, etc.
- Assist with wake-up duties to the assigned campus dormitory.
- Assist with behavioral interventions within the classroom as needed.
- Assist with substitute lessons as assigned by the teacher and / or Education Program Coordinator as needed.
- Maintain appropriate documentation that may be assigned by the Program Manager such as attendance, daily logs.
- Assist with monitoring and supervising transitional times, lunch, and school ending activities for student accountability.
- Assisting with community based activities and appointments related to students needs as assigned.
- Provide assistance as requested by the Head of School or Academic Coordinator in daily routines.
- Participation in mandated and assigned professional trainings offered in the program.
- Provide transportation with school vehicle for students / teacher activities as needed.
- Maintain certification in CPR / First-Aid, TCI and participate in all scheduled staff trainings / meetings.
- Maintain students' confidentiality at all times, report all pertinent information to supervisor.
- Pursue appropriate channels of communication
- Understand the administrative structure, chain of command and program philosophy of VPI.
- Accurately complete their timecard and it's approval.
- Appropriately represent VPI to the community, students' parents and outside agencies.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
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