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V O L U S I A C O U N T Y S C H O O L S
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PARAPROFESSIONAL IV

(VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• For All Paraprofessional IV:
• Meet the Highly Qualified Personnel standards/ Obtained an Associate’s (or higher) degree; or Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 hours); or received a passing grade on the Para Pro

Assessment and High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and

• Successful completion of the VCS’ substitute teacher training course (STAR) within one (1) year of the date of hire and
• Successfully complete twelve (12) hours of approved staff development training for assigned program annually and
• Academic skills to assist with classroom instruction preferred (Grade Level K-5 Math, Language Arts, and Reading)
• Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) is required for paraprofessionals working in SC-E/BD, Multi VE, and

Pre-K programs. Maintenance of certification and ability to perform as a crisis intervention team member are critical performance responsibilities in these settings. Inability to participate as an effective crisis team member may impact continued employment in those roles.

• Additional requirement for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) [41401 E/BD, 41405 Physically Impaired/Hearing _ Impaired, 41409 ESE Support, and 41411 Vision] Paraprofessionals_

: Certification by the Florida Department of Children and Families (FDCF) of successful completion of the forty- (40) *hour Child Care training as prescribed by the program requirements within one year from the date of hire (must maintain certification requirements throughout employment)

• Additional requirements to all of the above for Teen Parent [41407], Multi-VE Lifeskills [41402], Pre-K Multi-VE Lifeskills _ [41403], Pre-Kindergarten VE [41415], and Voluntary Pre-K Paraprofessionals [41417]_

: Certification of successful completion of the fifty (50) hours of training in the designated program area within four *years of the date of employment; the 40 hour (FDCF) Child Care Training (above) will count toward the 50 hours for

Pre-K ESE Lifeskills Paraprofessionals in the designated program area

• Hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential by the Florida Department of Children and Families of the forty-

(40) hour Child Care Training series or an amount of training determined by the commissioner to be equivalent to or exceed the CDA (must maintain certification requirements throughout employment)

• Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License; if a holder of any other valid US state-issued Driver’s License, agree to acquire a Florida Driver’s License within thirty (30) days of employment, except in a case where accommodation is required
• NOTE-VPK only: Effective 2010, must hold an Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child

Development

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Knowledge and ability to understand child development concepts
• Ability to treat students and parents/ families with respect
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students and student records as stated in the Family Right to Privacy Act

(FRPA)

• Ability to project a positive image regarding the program, the students enrolled in the program and the school
• Ability to follow directions and assist in meeting the needs of the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for each student
• Ability to work productively and enthusiastically with children, teachers and parents
• Ability to assist with instructional tasks and activities that are developed by the teacher
• Technical skills to assist in classroom instruction preferred
• Technical skills to facilitate development of critical life-skills and program documentation under teacher supervision is

preferred

• Ability to assist with life-skill activities that are developed by the teacher
• Ability to understand the unique challenges of children and families in need
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentations and publications
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to accurately assess objective evaluations for teacher review and recording
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with school staff, professional staff, school community, outside

agencies and families

• Effective customer relations skills
• Ability to accomplish tasks with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to supervise students when accompanying them to various assigned areas (only with proof of required training)

REPORTS TO School Principal/Administrator

SUPERVISES Not Applicable

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POSITION GOAL

To assist the professional instructional staff in providing supervision and educational support services that are an integral part of teaching

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. *Work will be assigned at various schools at different intervals throughout the school year.
2. *Implement services for students with disabilities commensurate with policies and procedures.
3. *Assist other paraprofessionals in implementation of all performance responsibilities.
4. *When necessary to accommodate students with disabilities, the position category may require you to: a) *Provide general medication administration only after attending the required generalized training as assigned, b) *Provide assistance to students in activities of daily living, self-care, self-management, and ensure physical safety during regular intervals as directed by the teacher, c) *Assist teacher in implementation of behavioral and/or physical care plans, d) *Assist in the provision of grooming, toileting, and hygiene activities and/or instructions to students as assigned, e) *Assist in eating and feeding activities, as assigned, f) *Provide one-on-one tutoring for eligible students, g) *Assist with self-care tasks, h) *Act as a translator, when necessary.

5. *Work with students in small group settings relative to classroom assignments or activities in a professional manner as directed by the teacher.

6. *Assist with monitoring routines regarding attendance and all required documentation.
7. *Only after successful completion of the substitute teacher training course (STAR) and under the direction and planning of the teacher, provide supervision of students in various settings to include community-based instruction.
8. *Assist the teacher in the delivery of instructions as requested.
9. *Perform preventive case management as necessary.
10. *Effectively utilize computer software (e.g. e-mail and word processing) and educational programs as required to document and report on the program.
11. *Accurately assess student performance requiring objective evaluation as assigned.
12. *Keep in confidence personally identifiable information obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.
13. *Assist in the management of appropriate student behavior to maintain an environment conducive to learning, including crisis intervention as needed.
14. *Assist in the physical management and positioning of students, as directed by the teacher or other related professional(s).
15. *Abide by all procedures and policies of the school board, state rules and laws, and other governing laws and rules.
16. *Provide outstanding customer service by: a) Accompany students to and from campus areas outside the classroom as required, such as to the area where medical needs are performed and when assigned; accompany the teacher and students on approved field trips; accompany students as required to courses in other locations on campus; accompany students to the cafeteria for breakfast and/or lunch participation; accompany students in community settings; and escort transported students to and from the classroom upon arrival and dismissal-when employee’s scheduled work hours allow, b) Assisting in the monitoring of students during recesses or special activities, c) Using positive interpersonal communication skills and nurturing encouragement to students, d) *Assisting in the displaying of students’ work or accomplishments, e) *Assisting in the organization, distribution, reproduction, and management of instructional and/or assessment materials, f) *Assisting in distributing to and collecting information from parents about the school, as directed, g) *Conduct parental involvement activities as assigned, h) *Assisting with library or media center activities, i) *Updating charts associated with the classroom operation.

17. Perform other related duties as assigned by the School Principal/Administrator or Program Specialist.

* Denotes essential job function/ADA

ADA CODES

Physical Requirements (physical conditions of a position)
A. Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
B. Occasional as Assigned Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Activity (physical activities of a position)
A. Sitting - Resting with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs.
B. Standing - Assuming an upright position on the feet particularly for sustained periods of time.
C. Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
D. Bending – Lowering the body forward from the waist.
E. Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist through the use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
F. Kneeling -Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
G. Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
H. Crawling - Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
I. Twisting - Moving body from the waist using a turning motion.
J. Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
K. Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
L. Pulling -Using upper extremities to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
M. Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position through the use of the upper extremities and back muscles exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
N. Finger Dexterity - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.
O. Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
P. Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with the skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Q. Repetitive Motions - Substantial and continuous movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
R. Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately, loudly or quickly.
S. Hearing Acuity - The ability to perceive speech and other environmental sounds at normal loudness levels.
T. Visual Acuity - The power to see at a level which allows reading of numbers and text, operation of equipment, inspection of machines, etc.

Working Conditions (conditions the worker will be subject in a position)
Indoors & Outdoors - The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. And there is no effective protection from weather conditions such as wind, moisture, sunlight, extreme temperature changes, etc.

A. Health Hazards - The worker is subject to hazards. This includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, and exposure to high heat or chemicals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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