Summary: 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 Responsibilities include 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.
The Para Educator will provide supported instruction and assessment to students as outlined/assigned by the teacher.
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 Manager such as attendance, daily logs.
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.
Provide assistance as requested by the Head of School or Academic Coordinator in daily routines.
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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