Paraprofessional, Special Education

Position Title

Paraprofessional, Special Education

436A (SPED General Funds), 436C (SPED Fed/Grant), 453 (SNPK), 436D (1:1)

Academic, Support & Specialized Services

Paraprofessional

Special Education

181

Principal

NH0 (4, 5, 6, 7 or
8)

Non-Exempt

Monthly

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

8/24; 7/25

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

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Exhibits professionalism in all job‑related situations; follows professional ethics in all work‑related activities; presents a personal appearance which enhances the image of the school
• Follows all county, state and federal policies and procedures
• Assists the classroom teacher in the preparation and implementation of class activities
• Assists classroom teacher 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 and 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 with the movement of students from one area of the school to another or to a specialized position
• Assists with instruction, positioning and therapy as directed by related services personnel
• Assists in maintaining a sanitary environment; handles body fluids following universal precautions
• Assists in implementing community‑based instruction or community/campus‑based skills training without direct 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

This is for a PARAPRO, SPECIAL ED, PRE K position.