Paraprofessional-Vis Impaired : Benton Intermediate School

Paraprofessional-Vis Impaired : Benton Intermediate School

Summary Information:

Job Title

Paraprofessional-Vis Impaired

Vacancy #

25-266

Position #

# of Openings

1

Category

Paraprofessional

Employment

Full-time (permanent)

Salary

See Board Approved Salary Schedule

Calendar Days

174

Published Date

05/20/2024

Target Fill Date

N/A 

Closing Date

N/A 

Location

Benton Intermediate School
6140 Highway 3
Benton, LA 71006

Experience

See Job Requirements

Degrees / Certificates

02 High School (Include GEDs) / 03 Trade/Technical Certificate / 04 1 Year College / 05 2 Years College / 06 Associate Degree / 07 3 Years College / 08 Bachelor's Degree / 09 Master's Degree / 10 Master's + 30 / 11 Educational Specialist / 12 Doctorate

Contact Information:

David Haynie

HaughtonHigh-Principal

210 East McKinley Street

Haughton, LA 71037

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Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

NOTE: If you "apply" to this listing, you are expressing interest in a Paraprofessional position with the BPSB. Open Paraprofessional Positions will be posted with school location specified. Individuals interested in applying for a Paraprofessional with the BPSB must complete an application through the BPSB Applicant Portal along with required documentation of all hiring criteria completed.

To include the documents, please complete the paraprofessional resume section of your account.

1. ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
   1. Official college transcripts showing 48 college hours with 3 hours in English Comp; 6 hours in English/Reading; 6 hours in Math OR
   2. Official transcripts showing a Bachelor’s Degree; Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree from a state approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education OR
   3. Copy of Para score sheet with a passing score of 450 
2. Verification of age (20 years or older) – copy of driver’s license
3. Current CPR certification card (infant, child, and adult – copy accepted) (MUST be hands-on training, NOT on-line)
4. Current First Aid certification card (copy accepted)

For more information: 

• Para Praxis information www.ets.org/parapro (website to download information)
• You may contact area hospitals or the American Red Cross (865-9545) to inquire about First Aid and CPR classes.

 

 

Description

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:To assist the teacher with educational activities and non-teaching activities

 

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

1. Assists on field trips

2. Assists students in performing activities that have been initiated by the teacher

3. Assists in preparing and distributing materials for students with disabilities (SWDs)

4. Assists with free play activities

5. Assists in the reinforcement of learning in small groups or large groups

6. Assists teachers and students with daily routines and activities

7. Assists in health maintenance which may include the administration of routine and/or emergency health procedures as instructed by the school nurse. (This may include tracheotomy care, tube feeding, catheterization, monitoring blood sugar, administering emergency care, diapering, etc.)

8. Assists in the transportation of students (arrival, departure, and movement throughout the day). This includes assisting in the transfer, positioning and lifting of students

9. Assists with feeding and dressing skills and facilitates student’s personal hygiene and health care.

10. Maintains hygienic classroom following universal precautions

11. Assists in developing and maintaining a positive learning environment for all students

12. Maintains the confidentiality of records (inside/outside) the school campus

13. Assists in the implementation of assistive technology to include sensory, low and high tech devices, computer assisted instruction, etc.

Revised 7/2017

Special Education Paraprofessional Job Description (Cont’d)

14. Reinforces School-Wide Positive Behavior Support; assists with behavior management plans, behavior intervention, monitoring behavior and documenting; and implements NVCIT/CPI techniques of de- escalating and physical restraint when appropriate

15. All paras must attend mandatory training sessions as directed by the school principal and/or parish supervisors of paras. This training includes a yearly update of the following information:

a. Personnel information

b. Confidentiality

c. Medical information

d. Discipline

e. Job description review

f. Universal precautions

16. All paras must maintain annual certification and submit documentation by July 30th:

a. NVCIT/CPI

b. CPR

c. First Aid

17. Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

 

 

Application Procedure

NOTE: Applications must be received by 3:00 pm on the closing date if indicated
Bossier Schools accepts applications for all positions ONLY through the Applicant Portal. Your online application will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. You may save your application at any time and return later to complete.

To apply for a position with Bossier Schools, follow these steps:

1. Scan ALL required documents (view a list of required documents).
2. Complete ALL account setup information.This includes Login, Personal Info, Application Questions and Acknowledgements.
3. Complete all REQUIRED resume sections. Required sections vary based on position (view a list of required resume sections).
4. Add your references (under My Resume --- My References)
5. Search for a joband click “apply now”

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