Child Specific for Medical Needs- Northwood

Caddo Parish Public Schools•Shreveport, LA

59d

About The Position

Performs the following tasks in classrooms to assist teaching staff of elementary or secondary schools by performing the following duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent and must meet one of the additional requirements below:
Pass the teacher/paraprofessional assessment test with a score of 450 or higher
Associate degree or higher (official transcripts are required)
48 hours of college with six hours of Math and nine hours of English (official transcripts are required)
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of students and parents.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students.
The employee is regularly required to stand and talk. The employee is required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must be able to assist in lifting and positioning students.
Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain high standards of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary of CPSB policy, unlawful activities or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system. The employee acknowledges that confidentially is required as it relates to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

Responsibilities

Performs non-complex and complex health procedures, implements Individual Health Plans as applicable, attends necessary health training as prescribed by board policy and state law. Implementation of health procedures may include, but are not limited to: lifting and positioning, diapering, feeding/tube feeding, tracheostomy care, medication administration and other procedures as determined by the student's Individual Health Plan.
Assist and implement the instructional plan as developed with the classroom teacher as it pertains to the Core Curriculum. Monitors and adjusts the instructional plan based on student needs. Conveys knowledge that is accurate and current.
Implements strategies and accommodations as developed with the classroom teacher as it pertains to the student's Individual Education Program. Maintains a log as documentation of supporting students within the inclusive, resource and self-contained classrooms as well as moderate and severe self-contained classrooms. Maintains medical log/data as documentation of required health procedures per the student's Individual Education Program.
Follows a set daily schedule providing instructional support to students with disabilities within the inclusive, resource and self-contained classrooms as well as moderate/severe self-contained classrooms to include, but not limited to cognitive, gross/fine motor and adaptive behavior skills, vocational skills, social and leisure skills, physical development and fitness.
Assists in the routine supervision of study areas, cafeterias, halls, playgrounds, instructional field trips and bus loading areas by being aware of the environment and potential hazards of each child's actions when applicable for students with disabilities.
Performs routine sanitation duties to ensure a clean/sterile environment (e.g., clean dishes, tables, toys, therapy equipment, etc.).
Implements strategies that reinforce positive student behavior. Works closely with the classroom teacher to implement positive behavior supports and Behavior Plans as applicable. Interaction with student misbehavior shall be appropriate and respectful. Handle with Care training required as applicable.
Assists students in using computer applications and related assistive technology.
Assists designated instructional service providers (i.e. Physical Therapist) with physical development activities when applicable.
Attend workshops and trainings as required by the district.
Maintains confidentiality of student information and progress as it relates to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned as it relates to supporting students with disabilities, teachers/administrative staff.