Job Overview

job description job descriptionpara educatormonday- friday 7a-3pm, trainings until 5pm on wednesdays12 month academic programsummary:the para educator will work closely with the education team to ensure the safety and well-being of the students while participating in the education program.essential duties and responsibilitiesinclude the following:the para educator functions as part of the treatment team and is responsible for assisting the educators and supervision of students well in school.

• provide supportive supervision and participation to class activities including physical education, art, etc.
• assist with "wake-up" duties to the assigned campus dormitory.
• assist with behavioral interventions within the classroom as needed.
• assist with substitute lessons as assigned by the teacher and/or education program coordinator as needed.
• maintain appropriate documentation that may be assigned by the program coordinator such as attendance, daily logs, incident reports
• assist with monitoring and supervising transitional times, lunch, and school ending activities for student accountability.
• assisting with community-based activities and appointments related to students needs as assigned.
• participation in mandated and assigned professional trainings offered in the program.
• provide transportation with school vehicle for students/teacher activities as needed.
• maintain certification in cpr/ first-aid, tci and participate in all scheduled staff trainings/ meetings.
• maintain students' confidentiality at all times, report all pertinent information to supervisor.
• pursue appropriate channels of communication
• understand the administrative structure, chain of command and program philosophy of vpi.
• accurately complete their timecard and it's approval.
• appropriately represent vpi to the community, students' parents and outside agencies.
• follow all company policies and procedures.
• other duties as assigned.

reports to: education program coordinator

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