Paraprofessional Orientation 2008-09

1. Paraprofessional Orientation2008-09 WELCOME TO THE CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS I.S.D. TEAM!

2. Welcome/Introduction • District Information • Job Responsibilities • Time Sheets • Employee Handbook • Absences & Leave • Policies & Procedures

3. Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. Overview 3rd 100,000 2,100 4

4. Growth of Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D.

5. CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD

6. Mission Portrait of a Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. Graduate Effective Communicator Competent Problem-Solver Self-Directed Learner Responsible Citizen Quality Producer

7. What is a “paraprofessional?” A person who works ALONGSIDE a certified educator

8. Types of Paraprofessionals

9. Characteristics of Effective Paraprofessionals

10. Roles and Responsibilities Teachers Paraprofessionals Assist in providing instructional or support services Work under the supervision of a certified staff member Diagnose students’ needs Prepare lesson plans Modify curriculum Introduce concepts

11. Time Sheets • Time should reflect the actual hours worked • Complete all sections • Personal or family illness is “sick leave” • Indicate holidays • Employee signature

12. CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Paraprofessional 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-weekperiod. 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

13. Employee Handbook <Departments> <Human Resources> <Employee Resources>

14. 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

15. 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

16. Local Leave (18 days worked = ½ day; maximum of 7 days) Illness of self or immediate family member Family emergency Death in immediate family

17. State Leave (18 days worked = ½ day; maximum of 5 days) Discretionary Non-Discretionary Employee or family illness Family emergency Death in immediate family 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

18. Employee Leave Karen Weiser, HR Secretary for Leaves and Absences karen.weiser@cfisd.net 281-897-4038 (phone) 281-897-3861 (fax)

19. Confidentiality Refer questions about students or their families to your supervisor

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. Should I or Shouldn’t I?Before leaving for your lunch break, you lock student files in the desk drawer.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. Dress and Grooming Clean & neat Appropriate for job assignment Refer to Employee Handbook

26. Communication Address concerns to your immediate supervisor Follow daily schedule Ask immediate supervisor any questions

27. 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 supervisor May 1 - April 30 ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ Maximum of 30 hours will earn $7.00/hour ($210/year)

28. 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)

29. 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.

30. Resources Payroll 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