What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional Educator position at St. James Parish School Board?
LOCATION: Multiple Locations
Paraprofessional Educators positions become available often. The assignment of this position may vary depending on each St. James Parish Public School's staffing needs. By applying for this position you will be added to our candidate pool for various paraprofessional educator positions.
OVERVIEW: To assist in helping teachers/special education teachers meet the educational goals set forth for students, including but not limited to, those with an Individual Education Plan.
- Follows all local state and federal guidelines and laws.
- Performs physical demands requiring frequent lifting, carrying, transferring, or pushing of objects or wheelchairs weighing at least 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 mid-line.
- Attends and participates in in-service training sessions, become familiar with and adheres to the education philosophy and procedures governing education as defined by St. James Parish School Board Policy Manual and (Special Services Policy and Special Education Handbook)
- Plans professional self-development and improvement
- Is on the job except in cases of personal emergency, personal leave, sickness or as released for school related business by the Principal or designees.
- Under the supervision of instructional staff, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and adaptive education teachers, works directly with students and assist staff. Such as: Assists in putting on and removal of braces, splints, etc. as directed by OT, PT or M.D. orders.
- Maintains proper charting and records of all procedures.
- Uses universal precautions, cleans and maintains equipment, and determines its condition for use.
- Assesses student(s) for adverse signs and reports findings to the R.N. and/or M.D.
- Keeps parent/guardian abreast of student’s day and any medical concerns
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and Director of Special Education
- Treats student with dignity and respect at all times, maintaining confidentiality of student information.
- Performs duties under the direct supervision of the assigned teacher(s).
- Carryout tutorial activities (small group and/or individual);
- Provide student assistance with toileting/hygiene procedures;
- Complete records on individual students as assigned by teacher;
- Assist in preparation of student instructional manipulatives.
- Performs duties following a set schedule as assigned by principal.
PROFESSIONALISM: The employee shows professionalism in attitude and conduct
Qualifications: All applicants must have either (1) passed ParaPro Praxis OR (2) have a minimum of an Associates Degree OR 48 hours college hours with certain course requirements. Please include a transcript or diploma or praxis scores in your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22,793.00 - $32,594.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22,793 - $32,594
