Educational Paraprofessional

Connecticut REAP•North Haven, CT

52d

About The Position

Job Description Reports to: Principal, Teacher and Transportation Coordinator Employment Status: 10- month position Performance expectations and responsibilities: It is the expectation and responsibility of ACES Teacher Assistant/Drivers to model the ACES Beliefs. INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Instruction Provides oral and written feedback on classroom activities and lessons Assists teacher in maintaining an objective, ongoing assessment of learner progress Assists in assessing student progress with behavior management system Conducts, under supervision, individual and small group instruction in a variety of settings for assigned students Assists in appropriate student communication and social skill development Assists in the reinforcement of classroom therapeutic goals when assigned Supports instruction with assistive and adaptive instructional technology Knowledge Is able to support the teacher in large and small group instruction in a variety of settings Maintains a current knowledge of each students special circumstances and needs as appropriate to the activity Participates in content area training Participates in behavior management training for large and small group instruction Achieves proficient skill in the use of technology as an instructional tool in the classroom Learning Climate Assists teacher in maintaining an environment conducive to learning Fosters a sense of self worth and independence in students Maintains a clean and orderly work environment Classroom Environment Assists in maintaining routine classroom procedures and preparation of materials as assigned Assists with student supervision and/or feeding during lunch Assists in student movement (including lifting) and maintains a knowledge of the proper technique for each student within assigned group Charts student progress as required by the teacher Keeps current all required forms and documents NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Environmental Strategies Assists in maintaining safety and general welfare of assigned students Maintains confidentiality of student performances and records as prescribed by State and Federal law and ACES policies and procedures Assists in toileting and bathroom supervision where necessary Communication Cooperates with all ACES personnel and consultants who provide input or services to students Notifies the principal and transportation coordinator of an absence due to illness in a timely manner Implements or assists with established behavior management system Team Responsibilities Participates in staff meetings as required Participates in activities for self-growth, evaluation and on-going professional improvement Transportation Knowledge Has knowledge of relevant CT laws and regulations Is familiar with the transportation and equipment needs of special needs students Has knowledge of emergency and accident procedures as referenced in driver handbook Transportation Responsibilities Completes all required training courses in a timely manner Maintains current license and physical examination requirements Demonstrates safe driving practices Reports all student behavior problems occurring during transportation to Principal in a timely manner Assists parents/guardians and/or staff in loading and unloading of students Establishes and maintains a professional, courteous relationship with the student and family members Maintains a safe environment for students Reports all accidents immediately to the Transportation Department and completes appropriate forms to be submitted to Human Resources office within 24 hours Reports all mechanical problems to the Transportation Department in a timely manner Maintains security for the radio and assigned credit card or speed pass Completes and hands in pre-trip forms daily Maintains a clean vehicle interior and exterior Assures appropriate equipment remains in the vehicle (snow brush, fire extinguisher, first aid kit) Maintains appropriate radio transmissions and communications Maintains the established behavior management system while transporting students Adheres to practices/policies as outlined by the Transportation Coordinator Refrain from use of cell phones, except in case of emergencies when radios are not working

Responsibilities

Provides oral and written feedback on classroom activities and lessons
Assists teacher in maintaining an objective, ongoing assessment of learner progress
Assists in assessing student progress with behavior management system
Conducts, under supervision, individual and small group instruction in a variety of settings for assigned students
Assists in appropriate student communication and social skill development
Assists in the reinforcement of classroom therapeutic goals when assigned
Supports instruction with assistive and adaptive instructional technology
Is able to support the teacher in large and small group instruction in a variety of settings
Maintains a current knowledge of each students special circumstances and needs as appropriate to the activity
Participates in content area training
Participates in behavior management training for large and small group instruction
Achieves proficient skill in the use of technology as an instructional tool in the classroom
Assists teacher in maintaining an environment conducive to learning
Fosters a sense of self worth and independence in students
Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
Assists in maintaining routine classroom procedures and preparation of materials as assigned
Assists with student supervision and/or feeding during lunch
Assists in student movement (including lifting) and maintains a knowledge of the proper technique for each student within assigned group
Charts student progress as required by the teacher
Keeps current all required forms and documents
Assists in maintaining safety and general welfare of assigned students
Maintains confidentiality of student performances and records as prescribed by State and Federal law and ACES policies and procedures
Assists in toileting and bathroom supervision where necessary
Cooperates with all ACES personnel and consultants who provide input or services to students
Notifies the principal and transportation coordinator of an absence due to illness in a timely manner
Implements or assists with established behavior management system
Participates in staff meetings as required
Participates in activities for self-growth, evaluation and on-going professional improvement
Has knowledge of relevant CT laws and regulations
Is familiar with the transportation and equipment needs of special needs students
Has knowledge of emergency and accident procedures as referenced in driver handbook
Completes all required training courses in a timely manner
Maintains current license and physical examination requirements
Demonstrates safe driving practices
Reports all student behavior problems occurring during transportation to Principal in a timely manner
Assists parents/guardians and/or staff in loading and unloading of students
Establishes and maintains a professional, courteous relationship with the student and family members
Maintains a safe environment for students
Reports all accidents immediately to the Transportation Department and completes appropriate forms to be submitted to Human Resources office within 24 hours
Reports all mechanical problems to the Transportation Department in a timely manner
Maintains security for the radio and assigned credit card or speed pass
Completes and hands in pre-trip forms daily
Maintains a clean vehicle interior and exterior
Assures appropriate equipment remains in the vehicle (snow brush, fire extinguisher, first aid kit)
Maintains appropriate radio transmissions and communications
Maintains the established behavior management system while transporting students
Adheres to practices/policies as outlined by the Transportation Coordinator
Refrain from use of cell phones, except in case of emergencies when radios are not working