HIPPY Paraprofessional

Riverview School District is seeking Candidates for HIPPY Paraprofessional

RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT                                                                                                     HIPPY Paraprofessional 

Job Title: HIPPY Paraprofessional

Department: Instruction

Reports to: Building Principal

Classification: Non-Exempt 

Summary

The implementation of the HIPPY model is centered on the recruitment, training, and professional development of parents as home based educators (HBEs) from the immediate community.  These HBEs provide the family home instruction and are the key to the success of HIPPY.

The local school districts, HIPPY Field Coordinator and/or HIPPY Program Coordinator choose Homebased Educators, with past or current parents preferred.  Job requirements may vary within the co-op area.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

A home based educator meets with each parent in the home weekly, or as assigned by the coordinator.   Once a month the home based educator will plan and meet with all of the parents at the group meeting.  The Home Based educator:

1. Obtains all student documentation or pending documentation and compile a student file;
2. Reviews the activity packets from the previous week & discusses any problems that arose with the parent while working with the child; 
3. Instructs the parent in the up-coming week’s material, provides the family with current program 

        information and provides the family with enrichment activities for the child. 

1. Meets weekly with the coordinator to report on each family’s progress, discuss and receive the next week’s materials, submit all required paperwork, and update all required computer data; 
2. Keeps records of all home visits and group meetings and submits them to the coordinator, recruits and screens students, inputs computer information online (currently COPA), and submits all required information weekly to the field coordinator. 
3. Evaluates each HIPPY child two times a year, helps parents with Ages and Stages evaluations twice a year, and holds a parent/teacher conference twice a year.
4. Passes on any concerns to the coordinator for further discussion/action.
5. Promotes HIPPY, community, and school public relations through newspaper articles or social media posts of the monthly parent group meetings and attendance of all required meetings and trainings established by the local district, the WDMESC HIPPY Program, AR HIPPY, Arkansas Better Chance Program, and HIPPY USA.   
6. Follows all the rules, regulations and guidelines set forth by the local school district, WDMESC, HIPPY USA, HIPPY Arkansas, and Arkansas Better Chance.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

The HBE is a “paraprofessional” type position.  Each school district determines the salary schedule and any benefits applicable to the position.   The HBE position is for 36 weeks per year.

Supervisory Duties

Supervises students 

Qualifications

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Arkansas Substitute Teacher Certification

Education/Experience

Experience in school settings preferred

At least 18 years old

Skills and Abilities

Language

Read, analyze and interpret administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance written in English; complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents; and present information effectively and respond to questions.

Computation

Have the ability to work with basic mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning 

Solve a variety of problems in many different situations and interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Technology

Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use; use district software for recording grades and finding student information; and utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district.

Physical Demands

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously, move around the classroom, read handwritten or printed material. Sometimes the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising students during recess.

Interpersonal Skills

Maintain effective working relationships with students, co-workers, administrators and members of the community. 

Attendance

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.  

ADA Compliance  

The essential functions contained in this job description are in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  The individual currently holding this position shall perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed, and additional duties may be assigned when appropriate.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

Paraprofessional Job Description Adopted: October 19, 2023