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

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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

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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