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.

Requirements

Education Level: Hold an associate's degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution;

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;

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.

Essential Duties

• 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 the record keeping process and data collection.
• Participates in school functions, field trips and extracurricular activities as indicated.
• Participates in on-going 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 an Autism Bridge position.

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