Paraprofessional Special Education - WMS

Position: Paraprofessional for Special Education - WMS 2023-24 School Year
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In order to apply for a paraprofessional position, you must have completed one of the following:
2 year college degree
earned 100 quarter or 60 semester hours of college credit
passed the Georgia Paraprofessional Assesment (this test is available at the Board of Education office - call  for details)

Minimum Qualifications:

Hold or qualify for a GA Paraprofessional Rank I or Rank II License
Physical ability to assist in transferring physically disabled students
Possess good verbal and communication skills
Possess integrity and high standard of ethics and confidentiality
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a diverse population
Possess ability to assume responsibility for implementing teacher directed behavioral programs
Model professionalism in temperament, attitude, appearance and ethics
Primary Duties:

Support the teacher and instruction in a Special Education Classroom or Inclusive Regular Education Environment
Support student learning through a variety of support activities
Support student safety through a variety of support activities
Assist students in bathroom skills to include changing diapers as needed
Assist students with daily hygiene needs and feeding as needed
Assist with physical assistance in behavior programs as needed