Rafael Hernández Surround Care Teachers (Paraprofessionals/Group Leaders)

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Specific Responsibilities:

Surround Care (2:30-3:10pm)

• Work collaboratively with classroom teacher, grade level team, learning specialists and other service providers to support student learning and family collaboration
• Contribute to co-teaching model that supports students with special needs who are included in the regular education classrooms
• Work in collaboration with teachers to maintain a safe, orderly and positive classroom climate conducive to learning and engagement; reinforce core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and academic achievement
• Monitor and assess student behavior; work with team to establish and implement proactive approaches to address challenging behaviors; follow the school policy and procedures for disciplinary issues
• Participate in grade level team meetings (when possible) to build understanding of curriculum and pedagogy, participate in planning and develop curricular/standard-based links to after-school
• Attend and actively participate in planning and professional development activities
• Work with team to arrange classroom coverage (including communication of lesson plans) in the event of team member absences.
• Engage in reflective practice; identify both personal and program goals and work collaboratively with staff and administration to achieve them; Assist with and actively participate in self-evaluation process
• Assist with and actively participate in evaluation process
• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the Principal/After School Director

After-school Academic Enrichment (3:10-5:30 or 6:30pm)

• Fulfill the licensing requirements of the Department of Early Education and Child Care
• Monitor the safety of all students during program by establishing a safe, orderly and positive classroom environment conducive to student learning and engagement
• Plan and implement daily, developmentally appropriate academic enrichment activities with strong links to classroom learning objectives and state standards
• Co-Plan and implement Recreational Enrichment clubs.
• Structure and facilitate daily homework support sessions in collaboration with a co-teacher to promote student understanding of core learning concepts addressed in assignments
• Recognize each students’ individual strengths and needs and provide opportunities to promote growth
• Promote the development of independent learners by modeling and reinforcing self-help strategies such as the use of manipulatives, deductive reasoning skills, etc.;
• Regularly monitor and assess student behavior, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
• Follow program policies and procedures for injury/accident/incident reporting, mandated reporting and all other safety concerns
• Reinforce, model and celebrate the core values upheld in the Hernández community
• Present a positive, professional atmosphere through appearance, attitude and daily conduct
• Work in full collaboration with co-teacher and all co teachers, administration and support staff.
• Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and professional development opportunities to fulfill EEC and Hernández requirements; seek out opportunities to plan and/or facilitate P.D.
• Establish and maintain regular communication with parents, staff (including classroom teachers) and program volunteers/partners; report any work-related issues or concerns to the Director.
• Respect and maintain classroom and program supplies, materials and resources; maintain a clean learning environment for students
• Assist with and actively participate in evaluation process
• Follow the Personnel Policies of the Gardner and the Friends of the Hernández
• Carry out all additional responsibilities as assigned specifically or generally by the Director