Paraprofessional, Special Education, Autism Bridge

Position Title: Paraprofessional, Special Education

Job Code: 436A, 436C

Division: Academic, Support & Specialized Services

Salary

Schedule:

Paraprofessional

Department: Special Education

Workdays: 181

Reports To: Principal

Pay Grade: NH0 (4, 5, 6, 7 or
8)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Primary Function: Assists the classroom teacher with students to complete educational activities as directed.

Starting Hourly Rate: $15.65 – $21.81

• Education Level: Associate's degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution; completed 2 years (60 semester hours) of college coursework above remedial level with a grade of "C" or better; hold a high school diploma or GED and have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Certification/License: Maintain a Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate which includes in‑service training related to the position.
• Experience: None.
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities; lift a student up to 60 pounds without assistance; perform a two‑person lift for students over 60 pounds.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Written and oral communication.

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Exhibits professionalism in all job‑related situations; follows professional ethics and presents a personal appearance that enhances the school’s image.
• Follows all county, state and federal policies and procedures.
• Assists the classroom teacher in preparing and implementing class activities.
• Assists with record‑keeping and data collection.
• Participates in school functions, field trips and extracurricular activities as indicated.
• Participates in ongoing in‑service training.
• Assists with hall duty and bus loading/unloading as directed.
• Assumes a lead role with the substitute teacher when the classroom teacher is absent.
• Assists with toileting, diapering, food preparation, feeding and other delegated medical procedures as directed.
• Assists the movement of students from one area to another or to specialized positions.
• Assists with instruction, positioning and therapy as directed by related services personnel.
• Maintains a sanitary environment; handles body fluids following universal precautions.
• Implements community‑based instruction or campus‑based skills training without on‑site supervision, in accordance with state guidelines.
• Monitors the classroom during teacher’s participation in IEP meetings or other activities/planning which require the teacher to be out of the room.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.