Substitute Paraprofessional - PCIA (Planning Center Instructional Aide)

THE OPPORTUNITY :

The Planning Center Instructional Aide (Para PCIA) is an important part of maintaining school discipline. The Planning Center program keeps students in school and on task while being removed from his / her regular placement and provides support and intervention for students, teachers and families. In addition to accurate record keeping, the Para PCIA will utilize intervention techniques to positively impact student behavior.

Responsibilities

• Performs work as required or assigned by the building principal or a designee as related to the Planning Center program and Right of Removal (ROR)
• Becomes familiar with District initiatives including but not limited to The Cleveland Plan, Academic Achievement Plans, etc.
• Adapts to the individual social emotional and academic needs of the students
• Respects and disciplines students through preventative, proactive, dignified classroom management techniques that reflect structure, equity, and consistency
• Coordinates class work and homework assignments for students
• Keeps files of completed student assignments
• Keeps accurate records and documents
• Returns assignments to classroom teacher(s)
• Assists students in returning to their regular instructional program
• Discusses behavior modifications that would alter the students behaviors in a positive manner
• Uses effective classroom management techniques
• Provides tutoring for all subject matters
• Reports students attendance to the appropriate secretary
• Maintains students daily attendance and behavior logs of students assigned to in-school suspension
• Participates in the Planning Center professional development for the Para PCIAs

Qualifications

Paraprofessionals must meet one of the following to be qualified : Associates Degree or a minimum of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours or successfully passing the Para Pro Assessment

Physical Requirements

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.

Walking, Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Ability to quickly trail any student that elopes

Moderate lifting from 15-35 pounds

Moving of various items like wheelchairs or other mechanical devices – up to 30 pounds

Manual dexterity to use for items like classroom and building equipment and supplies

B ending, kneeling , twisting or stooping and other movements as required to ensure safety of scholars

Ability to write legibly

Vision (Near, Color, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (Ability to hear fire alarms, bells, and PA system)

Sense of Touch

Ability to speak clearly and distinctly

Able to work near students and other staff

Work Environment

Work is performed in all areas inside and outside of district buildings, including within the school building, on school grounds, school vehicles an d transportation , and / or any area in which a district activity or function is taking place

Work is not performed in student homes

Exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions like varying degrees of temperature and unpredictable noise

Emotional Environment

The ability to work with students and adults displaying a variety of emotions including, but not limited to, joy, happiness, sorrow, fear, anger and aggression in controlled, uncontrolled and unpredictable situations.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function outlined above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

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