Paraprofessional - Special Ed - ECMS ; ESS

Position: Paraprofessional - Special Ed - ECMS 6-8 (ESS Employment)
Location: Elberton

TITLE:
Special Ed Paraprofessional


** ESS employee -  - This job is for the 26-27 school year and paraprofessional will be an employee of ESS but work at ECES as a special education paraprofessional. The school administration and teachers will supervise. Applicant must apply here and at  for consideration. Applicant must possess a paraprofessional certificate through GA PSC to be hired full time or sign up to take the test and substitute until passed.

JOB DESCRIPTION

PARAPROFESSIONAL (SPECIAL EDUCATION - Self-Contained)

REPORTS TO: Special Education Teacher and Principal

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUPERVISES: N/A

POSITION STATUS: Non-Contracted / Salaried

EVALUATION: Position evaluated by Principal

WORK YEAR: 180 days / 32.5 hours per week

EVALUATION INSTRUMENT: Local

SALARY SCHEDULE: Paraprofessional + Local

RETIREMENT: ESS Employee- N/A

RETIREMENT: ESS Employee- N/A

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Salary and benefits shall be paid according to system's approved salary schedule.
• Length of work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

• All full-time employees (at least 24 hours per week on a continuing basis and employment must be expected to last at least nine months) are eligible for health insurance.
• All teachers employed in professionally certificated capacity, provided he or she works half
  -time or more (but not less than 18 hours a week) and is not considered a temporary employee, emergency employee, or retired employee are eligible for health insurance.

• Any non-Teacher Retirement System (TRS) eligible employee will have a FICA deduction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates Degree or higher or sixty semester hours of college credit from an accredited educational institution or passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment (Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators)

Training or experience in working with handicapped children

Valid Paraprofessional Certificate issued by Georgia Professional Standards Commission

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

:

Skill in working with handicapped or exceptional children. Ability to relate to and work with

students and adults in a positive manner. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication

skills. Possess basic English and mathematics skills. Ability to follow written and verbal

instructions. Basic knowledge of technology and ability to apply knowledge to assigned areas of

responsibility. Ability to perform clerical tasks. Planning and organizational skills. Knowledge

of operation of office and audio-visual equipment. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues.

Ability to perform specialized health procedures after required training. Ability to deal with the

unexpected in a calm and professional manner. Ability to handle sensitive information

confidentially.

JOB GOAL:

To assist the teacher of exceptional students, students with handicaps, or students with medically fragile conditions in performing assigned tasks in support of a quality educational program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists the teacher(s) in preparing materials and equipment for direct instructional activity, including locating, copying, collating, distributing and /or grouping materials supporting instructional activities pre-planned by the teacher.

Schedules space for specialized instructional programs and coordinate the arrangement of equipment, desk, table, chairs, activity area and the like.

Examines short- and long-term unit plans prepared by the teacher and anticipate the need for specific supplies and materials.

Follows appropriate training and lead small group activities planned by the teacher in an atmosphere where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.

Assists the teacher in preparing for changing curriculum to meet the needs of students with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, learning styles and special needs.

Maintains a clean and orderly environment for students.

Assists in the implementation of appropriate student behavior management techniques.

Remains calm when dealing with severe behaviors such as biting, spitting, hitting, kicking,

pinching, and screaming.

Manages time efficiently.

Provides student supervision as assigned.

Assists in implementing individual behavior intervention plans.

Assists in maintaining the security of records, materials and equipment.

Assists the teacher in the enforcement of classroom rules and the maintenance of appropriate records.

Assists in assessing student progress as directed, including proctoring the administration of tests, grading papers and maintaining confidential records.

Assists in evaluating program effectiveness and seek and suggest ways of continuous improvement.

Assists as assigned in the collection of assessment data from a variety of sources and in compiling and organizing data for review by the teacher.

Assists the teacher in completing requirements for grade reporting, scheduling conferences and recording results.

Provides instructional assistance as planned or coordinated by the teacher or administrator.

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