SY Paraprofessional,Autism; Pool Job Savannah area,Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

Position: SY 26-27 Paraprofessional, Autism (Pool)

Educational Support and Personal Assistance

This position is open until filled.

Primary Function:
This position is responsible for providing educational support and personal assistance in an autism program classroom under the direction of the teacher.

Reports To:

Principal

Salary

Schedule:

102

Work Days: 200

Requirements:

Education Level: A GED or a standard high school diploma from a GaDOE-approved and accredited institution is required. Preferred:
Associates degree

Experience, Skill, and Certification:

Must meet Highly Qualified criteria for state licensure of either:

2 years of college course credits;
Associates degree; or
Passing score on the state approved assessment.

Demonstrable ability to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher and to guide students with enrichment, remedial, and independent work as set up by the teacher
Knowledge of general office computer software applications, as well as use of the internet
Appropriate oral and written communications skills with students, parents, and co-workers
Must have the physical ability, dexterity, endurance, and temperament to work with students having special needs

Note:

For certain student populations, position may require specialized training (SID/PID, autism); the ability to lift and physically manage students who may weigh over 100 pounds; the use of specialized equipment; the ability to assist with or perform personal activities such as feeding, toileting and diapering; or other special abilities. If necessary, these will be discussed in the interview.

Preferred:

Experience with the set up and operation of instructional equipment and materials
Experience in managing the behavior of children
Experience with children with special needs

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists with instruction, using both the general curriculum and the modified curriculum (Unique Learning System), for assigned students in support of, and under the direction of, the Classroom Teacher.

Instructs students 1:1, in small groups, in whole group, and during Discrete Trial Teaching sessions using the general or modified curriculum, in support of, and under the direction of, the Classroom Teacher.

Prepares and engages in activities and supplemental lessons based on both the general curriculum and GSE Extended Content Standards, in support of, and under the direction of, the Classroom Teacher.

Proctors the administration of the GMAS and/or GAA 2.0.

Assists with physical needs and safety of students with autism, including but not limited to feeding, toileting, diapering, and lifting, under the direction of the Classroom Teacher. This may include other daily care routines as necessary.

Prepares activities under the guidance of the Classroom Teacher including preparation of bulletin boards, displays, exhibits, and related classroom and school displays.

Participates in in-service training programs, including Testing Protocols and trainings with service providers based on the specific needs of students, including but not limited to feeding protocols, lifting protocols, etc.

Provides pertinent information to Classroom Teacher related to student Present Levels of Performance for preparation of IEP meetings.

Assists with progress monitoring of IEP goals, under the direction of the Classroom Teacher.

Reports pertinent information to Classroom Teacher which will ensure student safety and improved student academic outcomes when needed.

Assists Classroom Teacher with non-instructional duties such as: breakfast/snack/lunch time, bathroom, and/or clothing routines, and procedures to ensure the supervision and safety of students.

Assists individuals and/or small groups of students in various educational settings including general education classrooms, the media center, computer lab, and community-based instructional settings.

Assists with clerical duties under the direction of the Classroom Teacher or Principal.

Assists with instruction in the physical education program as necessary.

Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization.

Assists with implementation of student Behavior Intervention Plans.

Supports and implements positive behavior strategies, including principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Collaborates and cooperates with autism program support staff (BCBAs, autism interventionists) to ensure students receive positive behavioral supports.

Terms of Employment:

Incumbents will be considered "ropriate pay will be determined based on the Grade 102 of the classified hourly scale and allowable experience as determined by Human Resources. The work calendar will be the 200 days classified calendar. This position is non-exempt. Rev. 01/2021

Non
- Essential Responsibilities:

A responsibility is considered to be "non-essential" (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

It is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
It could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the "Duties and…

SY Paraprofessional, Autism; Pool