Team Support Paraprofessional

KIPP•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

Paraprofessionals perform a variety of routine school-based support and pupil contact duties within the Baltimore City Public Schools by assisting teachers, administrators, and other designated professionals in non-instructional activities. Work may be clerical, administrative support, service oriented, involve monitoring activities in various school settings, and/or assisting students as needed. Team Support Paraprofessionals provide technical clerical support and assistance to Child Study Teams (CST) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) Committees. Team Support Paraprofessionals are 10-month positions.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Certain positions require demonstration of knowledge and skill in using computers to input data or prepare documents or the ability to use various office equipment.
Knowledge and competency in business English, spelling punctuation, grammar and arithmetic.
Knowledge and some understanding of child development.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships; to meet and maintain performance and quality standards; to exercise patience in working with children; to work with children including those who have special needs; to understand and follow instructions; to make decisions in accordance with BCPSS policies, procedures and general practice; to work effectively with staff and children; to maintain clerical records; to perform routine and non-routine office tasks; to work with and provide a broad range of assistance to administrators, instructional staff and other school personnel; to operate office machines, to operate a computer keyboard and/or typewriter; to communicate clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

Provide clerical, administrative and/or general assistance in support of school programs and operations as it relates to the IEP process.
Prepare documents required for IEP team meetings.
Assist with monitoring records for compliance and with ensuring that IEP files meet qualitative standards.
Maintain contact with parents and complete diligent effort process.
Assist with establishing IEP meeting schedules and send out meeting notifications.
Document contacts in the Communication Log.
Access and print IEP reports from SETS.
Assist with inputting data into SETS after IEP team meetings.
Complete Third Party Billing documentation as appropriate.
Assist with the set up, organization and maintenance of IEP confidential files.
Maintain the confidentiality of records and information.
Provide other support to the IEP team that demands organizational skills, attention to detail and professionalism.
Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school boards policies and the professional standards.