Floating Parapro

• Floater Paraprofessional District Wide
• Paygrade 4
• $14.61
• 6.25 hrs/day up to 8 hrs/day
• Must remain in position for 2 years from date of hire before being eligible for another position
• Effective asap

Position Summary

Supports the school district by assisting in various capacities to ensure the best possible learning experience is being provided for all children in a safe and secure environment while maintaining confidentiality.

Duties and Responsibilities

(These duties and responsibilities are judged to be essential functions in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA)

• Assist the district in providing services in any of the paraprofessional/monitor job classifications as needed.
• When servicing students in any paraprofessional/monitor job classification will be responsible in performing the duties and responsibilities of that role.
• Communicates with community staff and students to answer questions disseminate or explain information while maintaining confidentiality.

Health Aide

• Dispenses and administers prescription and nonprescription medicines for routine and emergency uses as ordered by a physician.
• May be required to administer medications or perform procedures other than orally.
• Check blood glucose levels of diabetic students; responds by following diabetic plan provided by physician and parent which may include injecting insulin. Maintain logs of glucose levels.
• Maintains records of all medicines accounts for prescription insures that medicines are maintained in locked storage and send notices to parents to pick up medicine at the end of the school year.
• Administers first aid treatment for cuts ses bruises bumps etc; completes necessary incident reports for injuries occurring during school hours.
• Assesses condition and provides appropriate health care treatment for other minor illnesses or injuries including providing appropriate treatment for asthmatic students allergic reactions etc.
• Assesses possible contagious disease or illnesses such as lice pink eye etc according to district policies and guidelines.
• Provides health related restroom assistance to students as needed.
• Maintains the working structure of the school clinic by maintaining supplies phone lists records etc.
• Participates in health care training programs as necessary.
• May accompany diabetic and/or wheel chair bound students on field trips to assist them with restrooms carrying supplies pushing the wheelchair boarding and offboarding the bus and responding the health concerns.

Special Ed Parapro

• Assist oneonone small groups or classroom with students under the supervision of the teacher as directed.
• Assist teacher with completing academic tasks.
• Assist in engaging student with instructional activities developed by the teacher i.e. reading writing math spelling and life skills etc.
• Maintain behavior and utilize behavior intervention when necessary.
• Assist children with toileting as needed.
• Familiarize yourself with individual student requirements.

Lunchroom Monitor

• Supervises and monitors students in the lunchroom and playground before during and after lunchtime.
• Ensures that students comply with school rules and communicates with students to monitor behavior while in the lunchroom.
• Assist students with opening food items microwave student lunches handing out napkins straws eating utensils etc.
• Wash tables during and after lunchtime.
• Must be on time at the lunchroom.

Crossing Guard

• Supervises and monitors students as they cross streets and school grounds while walking to and from school.
• Stops traffic when necessary.
• Ensures that students comply with school rules and communicates with students to monitor behavior while crossing streets.
• Maintain a safe flow of traffic on and off school grounds where students are present.
• Must be on time at your job post.

Preschool Parapro

• Assist the classroom under the supervision of the teacher as directed; duties may include crafts games stories lunchtime etc.
• Assist teacher in planning and organizing daily events.
• Assist children that are not toilet trained as needed.
• Monitor children on the playground.

Locker Room Monitor

• Supervises and monitors students in the locker room and hallways outside the locker room.
• Ensures that students comply with school rules and communicates with students to monitor behavior while in the locker room.
• Assist students with combinations on lockers.
• Monitors security of the locker rooms.

Hall Monitor

• Supervises and monitors students in the hallways before during and after the school day.
• Ensures that students comply with school rules and communicates with students to monitor behavior while in the hallways.
• Must be on time.
• Assist and monitor the locking and unlocking of doors.
• Report conflicts between students to the appropriate administrator when necessary.
• Write disciplinary referrals and involves the school administrator when necessary.
• Assist with school drills i.e. fire tornado lockdowns etc.
• Monitor walkietalkie for requests of information from staff members.
• Monitor locker clean out.
• Collect and deliver various school related information i.e. passes tardies etc.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

Education Experiences Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

This position requires high school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates Licenses or Registrations: Will be required to be trained in all paraprofessional/monitor job classifications which include Annual Crossing Guard training Crisis Prevention Intervention training Health Aide training (CPR/AED Diabetic Diastat Administering Meds Food allergies etc) and any other trainings deemed necessary to be successful in this role.

Experience:

• Experience working with children required
• Experience working with special education students preferred.
• 6 months or more of health related experience preferred.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations required.
• Working knowledge of computers preferred.

Skills:

• Good communication skills required.
• Adaptability to learn required.

Abilities:

• Ability to remain calm during medical emergencies required.
• Ability to effectively comprehend and use the knowledge learned in specific training classes required.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching skills required.
• Ability to handle and relate to emotional and physical challenges required.
• Ability to be caring understanding patient and friendly towards students required.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students staff and community required.
• Ability to read and interpret school policies handbook prescriptions and physician care plans required.
• Ability to write simple routine reports required
• Ability to meet deadlines required
• Ability to effectively present information in oneonone small group and classroom situations required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit use hands to finger handle or feel; talk and hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds when assisting and lifting students and 30 pounds in lifting and moving of files material computer and audio visual equipment etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus especially due to concentration on a computer screen and small numbers.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties of the job.

Title: Floater Paraprofessional/Monitor Grade 4 FLSA: Non Exempt

Reports to: Principals Updated: JUNE 2018

It is the policy of Chippewa Valley Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race color sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation gender identity) religion national origin or ancestry age disability height weight genetics or marital status in its programs services activities or employment. Inquiries related to nondiscrimination policies questions concerns or to file a complaint should be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator Director of Human Resources Chippewa Valley Schools Administration 19120 Cass Avenue Clinton Township MI 48038 Phone:Email: / Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section 504 Coordinator Director of Special Services (same address) Phone:Email:. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify Chippewa Valley Schools of their need in writing within 182 days. Civil Rights and Title IX inquiries can also be directed to the Department of Civil Rights ator