What are the responsibilities and job description for the Para eHelper [XP08] position at SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL?
Job Title: eHelper
Work Year: 10 months
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Salary Schedule: Classified Grade G: $16.52 per hour- Pay will be spread out over 12 months
Benefits
Laramie County School District 1
Job Description
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Job Title: Paraeducator - eHelper |
Date: April 2024 |
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Department: Paraeducators |
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt |
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Work Year: 10 months |
Salary Schedule: Para – 188 day |
SUMMARY: This position will assist the District’s outside therapy service vendor to link students with a service provider. The eHelper will partner directly with the service provider to ensure LCSD#1 students are being served and their needs are being met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Job Tasks Descriptions |
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1) Log into the service provider platform on therapy days. a) Ensure the computer and equipment (headset, webcam) are working properly before sessions begin. b) Find an ideal location for the computer: quiet, minimal distractions, good lighting. c) Webcam positioning: ensure the student’s face is well-lit and centered in a webcam view. |
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2) Review the service provider schedule and confirm attendance. a) Partner with your service providers to confirm the therapy schedule and first session date b) Log in early on therapy days to chat with the service provider to confirm which students are present or absent. c) Confirm a plan for the absent students and any scheduling changes that may be required. d) Ensure students are at the computer for their session by the scheduled time. |
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3) Inform the service providers of cancellations. a) Notify the service provider ahead of time if you or a student will be absent. b) Planned absences need to be communicated to the service provider with at least 24 hours’ notice. |
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4) Partner with the service provider’s Customer Care Team a) Notify the Customer Care Team of the following: i) Students that need to be added to the service provider’s caseload. ii) Personnel changes that impact services (e-Helper, Back-up e-Helper, IT, etc.) iii) Persistent technical issues Planned absences need to be communicated to the service provider with at least 24 hours’ notice. |
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5) Performs other duties as assigned. |
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EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- No experience required
- Experience working with school age children preferred
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
- Fingerprinting
- Criminal background check required for hire
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
- English language skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Interpersonal relations skills
- Basic math skills
- Bilingual language skills preferred
- Knowledge of child development stages preferred
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
- Ability and willingness to work effectively and compassionately with students with all levels of abilities
- Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reporting
- Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, District policies, and building and department procedures
- Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate/required safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
- Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals required
- Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, etc. preferred; required within 2 months after hire
- Operating knowledge of and experience with office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, etc. preferred; required within 2 months after hire
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:
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Reports to: |
Assistant Director of Special Services |
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This job has no supervisory responsibilities |
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- Responsible for supervising the behavior and well-being of students in the nurses office, playground, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading