1. Paraprofessional Orientation 2008-09
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
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4. Growth of Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D.

5. CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD

6. Effective Communicator Competent Problem-Solver Self-Directed Learner
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
Instructional PK
Special Education
General Education
Bilingual
ESL
Clerical
Workroom
Receptionist
Clinic Assistant
Technology Assistant
Secretarial
Principal
Administrative
Attendance
Registrar
Types of Paraprofessionals

9. Characteristics of Effective Paraprofessionals
Paras
Student-Centered
Team Player
Life-Long Learner
Positive Attitude
Patient
Empathetic

10. Roles and Responsibilities
Paraprofessionals
Teachers
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. Paraprofessional Timesheets
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: 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 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: Compensatory time earned and/or taken is to be reflected when it occurs.
Principal/Supervisor
Week Beginning (Date) Ending (Date) Week Beginning (Date) Ending (Date)
Time IN
OUT
TOTAL
Sat.
Sun.
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
TOTAL HOURS WORKED THIS WEEK
COMPENSATORY TIME EARNED OR TAKEN
HOURS TO BE PAID
GRAND TOTAL HOURS TO BE PAID

13. <Human Resources> <Employee Resources>
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
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
Employee or family illness Family emergency Death in immediate family

18. Employee Leave
Karen Weiser, HR Secretary for Leaves and Absences (phone) (fax)

19. Refer questions about students or their families to your supervisor
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 Insurance/Benefits Contract Staff Development Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union