JOB INFORMATION

POSITION TYPE

Classified

DAYS WORKED

10 months/183 days

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION

School Based

GRADE (SALARY RANGE)

In accordance with the RCBOE Salary Schedules.

JOB TITLE

Paraprofessional, Special Education

CONTRACTED STATUS

N/A

JOB CODE

PPSP

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Reports To

Principal

Supervises

N/A

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  

·         An Associate Degree or higher (from an accredited college)

(GPA of 2.5 or higher/at least a “C” Average)

·         60 Semester or 90 Quarter hours (from an accredited college)

 (GPA of 2.5 or higher/at least a “C” Average)

·         High school diploma/equivalent with a passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Certification or Licensure:  Valid Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate

Skills: Able to effectively use school technology to include light typing and e-mailing.

Work Experience:  

PRIMARY DUTY

Assist teacher in classroom with instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serves as an assistant in an identified instructional program observing the same hours as the classroom teacher’s; being prompt, dependable and regular in attendance.(*)
2. Attends all school staff meetings.
3. Participates in professional development pertinent to duties assigned by the principal, lead teacher, and classroom teacher.
4. Works cooperatively with teachers, administrators, and school stakeholders.(*)
5. Assist with the supervision of students while promoting activities to enhance the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of students.(*)
6. Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher to achieve program continuity.(*)
7. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected of the teacher.(*)
8. Uses correct grammar when communicating orally and/or in writing.(*)

9.   Gives the teacher an additional source of feedback and of ideas concerning class activities while working with an individual or small group of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.(*)

10.   Utilizes special skills and talents within the total school program.

11.   Performs tasks assigned by the principal, lead teacher or classroom teacher.(*)

12. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.

13.  Actively participates in school improvement by serving on school-based committees as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects (i.e. 25 lbs.) and frequent climbing.  Ability to move around the classroom including stooping, bending, standing for extended periods and moving heavy objects.  Crisis intervention may require participating in physical restraints.

May be asked to attend/participate in special programs or activities outside the instructional day.  Requires working in a portable building which has 3-5 steps and walking at various intervals throughout the day.        

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