Title I Interventionist/Paraprofessional

Reports To: Title I Supervising Interventionist Title I Director Building Principal SuperintendentRequirements: Para II CertificationEquipment Used:Familiar with the use of: office equipment (i.e. photocopy machines laminators etc.) technology ( chromebooks etc.) computer programs (i.e. google chrome zoom word etc.) any adaptiveequipment (i.e. auditory trainers walkers etc.)Environment:90% indoors; 10% outdoors; (remote learning if needed) (i.e. bus/recess supervision field trips drillsetc.)Physical Activity Requirements:Walking climbing stairs multiple times a day standing for periods of time (i.e. length ofduties/supervision) Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs. is occasionally required if no medical restrictions if certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention will educational assistants be required to assist othercertified staff in physically restraining a disruptive particular circumstances with some students Title I Paraprofessionals may be required to assistother staff in twoperson lifts (for example to assist transferring a student in or out of a wheelchair). Inthose instances the Title I Paraprofessionals shall receive training in proper lifting procedures. Nountrained Title I Paraprofessionals shall be required to assist in a Description:A Title I Paraprofessionals will work with small groups of students in reading and/or math under theguidance of a supervisor with a NH teaching certification who will plan direct and support within theTitle I program of interventions to help students achieve their academic social and/or emotionalpotential. Title I Paraprofessionals may work in a school wide or targeted assistance program. Thisposition is contingent on Title I funding each year. Title I Paraprofessionals must provide their owntransportation and will be assigned responsibilities by Title I Supervising Interventionist in the changes may necessitate changes in responsibilities as well as some partial day assignmentsat different Functions:Working collaboratively with the Title I Educational Supervising Interventionist Title I Paraprofessionalswill: Ensure safety of students. Perform all assigned duties according to the policies rules and regulation of Berlin PublicSchools and the NH Department of Education. Become familiar with a wide variety of reading and math materials and their use. Provide interventions and support to children in small groups daily or several times per week. Confer with the Title I Educational Supervising Interventionist regarding coordination andprogress of support in place for accelerating learning. Maintain daily records of lessons and required record keeping. Assist with the preparation of instructional materials Follow district policies for discipline issues. Assist with the supervision of students on the playground in the lunchroom during the busduties and/or on field trips during working hours. Assist with assessment through administration and/or supervision of students. Observe confidentiality of privileged information at all times. He or she will respect confidentialinformation pertaining to the school and students. Respect Need to Know. Attend all mandatory meetings and training programs during working hours. Participate in the Districts professional development plan. Serve as a positive role model for students and colleagues through the demonstration ofresponsibility citizenship respect and courtesy. Title I Paraprofessionals are NOT to transport students in their private vehicles. Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).Guiding Principles: Classroom teachers are ultimately responsible for the students instruction and assessments. Title I staff provide supplemental support to close gaps through acceleration of learning and/orextended practice time in skill acquisition and conceptual understandings in order for students tominimize the range of abilities within a grade level and/or classroom setting. Title I staff may administer additional assessments/observations/data to further refine andidentify specific information to support intervention work and coordinate this process with gradelevel classroom teachers. Title I Paraprofessionals may be utilized in various ways to support students such as but notlimited to: Sessions with 1:1 ratio and/or a small group. Sessions lasting 5 minutes to 30 minutes. Sessions occurring 1 time5 times per week. Sessions structured as a pullout or a pushin model. Title I Paraprofessionals will not be responsible for direct evaluation such as preparing andmarking exams except those assessments that are prepared and administered as part of theintervention program for screening placement progress monitoring or discharge. Communication with parents of students receiving Tier 2 Title I interventions shall be through theclassroom teacher Title I Supervising Interventionists or the Title I Director. Title I Paraprofessionals have the authority to administer appropriate disciplinary measures inregard to unacceptable behavior within and outside of the classroom. More serious or repeatedincidents shall be brought to the attention of the teachers assistant principal or principal whowill intern administer the appropriate disciplinary Hours:The Title I Director will issue a letter notifying Title I Paraprofessionals as to their working hours. Anywork they may volunteer outside their time frame is on their own time. The Title I Director or theSuperintendent may occasionally designate a required training or meeting outside of normal workinghours. If this occurs Title I Paraprofessionals will be paid at their hourly rate. Optional training or PDevents will not be paid but will allow staff to acquire clock are required by State Labor Laws to provide a duty free lunch break (unpaid) for ALL Title IParaprofessionals who work a full school day. As a result they will need to be scheduled for a 30minute lunch break. Title I Paraprofessionals are on the clock the remainder of the time and areexpected to be performing duties outlined during that time.

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