paraprofessional orientation 2008-09
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Paraprofessional Orientation2008-09
WELCOME TO THE CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS I.S.D. TEAM!
• Welcome/Introduction
• District Information
• Job Responsibilities
• Time Sheets
• Employee Handbook– Absences & Leave– Policies & Procedures
Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. Overview
3rd
100,000
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Growth of Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D.
Mission
Portrait of a Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. Graduate
Effective Communicator
Competent Problem-Solver
Self-Directed Learner
Responsible Citizen
Quality Producer
What is a “paraprofessional?”
A person who works ALONGSIDE a certified educator
Types of Paraprofessionals
Characteristics of Effective Paraprofessionals
Roles and Responsibilities
Teachers
Diagnose students’ needs
Prepare lesson plans
Modify curriculum
Introduce concepts
Paraprofessionals
Assist in providing instructional or support services
Work under the supervision of a certified staff member
Time Sheets
• Time should reflect the actual hours worked
• Complete all sections
• Personal or family illness is “sick leave”
• Indicate holidays
• Employee signature
Week Beginning (Date) Ending (Date) Week Beginning (Date) Ending (Date) Time
INTimeOUT TOTAL
TimeIN
TimeOUT TOTAL
Sat. Sat.
Sun. Sun.
Mon. Mon.
Tues. Tues.
Wed. Wed.
Thurs. Thurs.
Fri. Fri.
TOTAL HOURS WORKED THIS WEEK TOTAL HOURS WORKED THIS WEEKCOMPENSATORY TIME EARNED OR TAKEN COMPENSATORY TIME EARNED OR TAKEN HOURS TO BE PAID HOURS TO BE PAID
GRAND TOTAL HOURS TO BE PAID
CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTParaprofessional Timesheets
Name of Employee ________________________Campus _________________Social Security No. _________________________
I certify that the foregoing is a true statement of the hours worked Instructions: by me during the weeks shown: 1. An employee absent due to illness (personal and/or family) should write “Sick Leave" on the timesheet. 2. Please indicate employee holidays by writing "Holiday" on the timesheet. Signature of Employee 3. Timesheets are due in the Payroll Office on the Tuesday following the
two-week period. 4. Please be sure to date your timesheet at the top of each week. APPROVED: 5. Compensatory time earned and/or taken is to be reflected when it occurs. Principal/Supervisor
Employee Handbook
<Departments><Human Resources>
<Employee Resources>
Compensatory “Comp” Time
Approved by supervisor
1:1 for 40 hours or less
1.5:1 for more than 40 hours
40 hours maximum at any time
Must be used during same contract year
Time Equivalency (TE)
• Campus professional day (staff development)
• Principal sets parameters for acceptable activities
• 7 hours must be earned off contract time
• No TE = report to work or follow non-discretionary leave
Local Leave (18 days worked = ½ day; maximum of 7 days)
Illness of self or immediate family member
Family emergency
Death in immediate family
State Leave (18 days worked = ½ day; maximum of 5 days)
Discretionary Five (5) days written approval
Max. of three (3) consecutive days
Max. of five (5) days per year
Docked for more than five (5) days
Non-DiscretionaryEmployee or family illness
Family emergency
Death in immediate family
Employee Leave
Karen Weiser, HR Secretary for Leaves and Absences
karen.weiser@cfisd.net281-897-4038 (phone)
281-897-3861 (fax)
Confidentiality
Refer questions about students or their families to your supervisor
Should I or Shouldn’t I?
You discuss a student outside of school, but you make sure you don’t discuss the student’s name.
Should I or Shouldn’t I?
You interject into a conversation that is taking place among three teachers in the hallway that Brian acts that way because he has autism.
Should I or Shouldn’t I?
Before leaving for your lunch break, you lock student files in the desk drawer.
Should I or Shouldn’t I?
While talking with the cafeteria worker at school, you mention that the father of one of your students has moved out and a boyfriend has
moved into the home.
Should I or Shouldn’t I?
When questioned by a substitute teacher about a student’s disability, you offer to provide general written information
on that specific disability.
Dress and GroomingClean & neat
Appropriate for job assignment
Refer to Employee Handbook
Communication
Address concerns to your immediate supervisor
Follow daily schedule
Ask immediate supervisor any questions
Staff Development Compensation Plan
Job-related and district approved
Course requirements must be completed
Hours must be earned off contract
All non-district classes need prior approval from supervisorMay 1 - April 30
↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓Maximum of 30 hours will earn $7.00/hour ($210/year)
Paraprofessional to Teacher Certification Program
Education degree plan or ACP
acceptance letter on file
Transcript or report card↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓May 1 - April 30
Maximum of 6 hours will earn $75 per hour ($450/year)
Paid twice a month (15th and last workday of month) for 12 months
Insurance effective the 1st of the month following first day of contract
All full and part-time employees receive a Basic Life Insurance Plan$15,000 Life Insurance$15,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Open Access Plan (PPO type plan)Network Plan (HMO type plan)Hospital Indemnity Plan (for full-time employees only)
All new employee insurance enrollment must be completed online through benefitsCONNECT within 30 days after starting your contract.
ResourcesPayroll 281-897-4138
Insurance/Benefits 281-897-3882
Contract 281-897-4033
Staff Development 281-897-4069
Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union 281-890-7676
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