SY Paraprofessional, PSI Classroom; Pool

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System VARIOUS LOCATIONS
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Savannah-Chatham County Public School System VARIOUS LOCATIONS
- Savannah, Georgia Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5556926
Final date to receive applications: Mar 24, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Mar 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

PRIMARY FUNCTION
:
This position is responsible for providing educational support and personal assistance for Preschool age students with significant disabilities under the direction of the teacher.

REPORTS TO
:
Principal

SALARY SCHEDULE
:102

WORK DAYS
: 200

• 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.

• Assists with instruction using the preschool curriculum and techniques or training provided for assigned students, in support of, and under the direction of the Classroom Teacher.
• Instructs students 1:1, in small groups, and in whole group using the preschool curriculum and techniques, in support of, and under the direction of the Classroom Teacher.
• Prepares and engages in activities and supplemental lessons based on the Preschool curriculum, goals and objectives and techniques, in support of, and under the direction of, the Classroom Teacher.
• Assists with physical needs and safety of students with significant disabilities, 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 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…