SY Special Education Paraprofessional

Overview

Job Title: Special Education Paraprofessional
FLSA Status: Exempt
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Salary Range starts at: Special Education

Summary:

The Special Education Itinerant Paraprofessional (SEIP) provides individual or group direct services to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Services are provided on an itinerant basis, meaning the SEIP travels to the virtual educational setting where the child attends. The SEIP will provide direct services and monitor behavior and academic progress. SEIP services may be provided individually or in combination with one or more direct services.

The SEIP assists students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher with such tasks as daily classroom activities, assignment completion, and small group remediation of basic skills.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities and/or duties required; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Provides direct student supports in a virtual environment
• Assists students with daily classroom activities, assignment completion, and small group remediation of basic skills as outlined in the students’ IEP
• Provide direct support to assigned students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class
• Assist in collecting progress monitoring data of IEP goals
• Read and respond to all emails within 24 hours (1 business day)
• Attend and actively participate in all required professional meetings
• Attend a minimum of 2 Parent University Sessions (1 Fall, 1 Spring)
• Complete all required trainings
• Participate in Face-to-Face testing location assignment
• Comply with all written policies and procedures in GCA handbooks
• Stay logged on to Zoom during working hours
• Complete all Contributing Professional platform tasks and responsibilities during assigned timeframe
• Any and all other duties as may be assigned

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

• Adaptability/Flexibility:
  Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
• Integrity/Ethics:
  Interacts with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality and supports GCA values.
• Teamwork:
  Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leaders to meet goals, welcomes new-comers, and promotes a team atmosphere.
• Professionalism:
  Be professional at all times in communications, appearance, work product, and in representing Georgia Cyber Academy in a positive manner.

• Two (2) years of completed college or technical school credit AND
• Two (2) years of paraprofessional experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a Georgia PSC approved clearance certificate

• GaPSC Paraprofessional Certification
• Enrollment in GTAPP program (Desired)
• Clear Fingerprint/Background Check Required

• Proficient with Technology
• Possess strong communication, organizational, analytical, math computation and written skills
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously within established deadlines
• Ability to interact positively with teachers, administrators, and support staff
• Ability to read and interpret student academic data and educational reports
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, as well as collaborate and communicate effectively within a team.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation and attention to detail.
• Maintain a professional home office environment
• Consistent access to reliable high-speed internet
• Attend all required…