Special Education Paraprofessional
About the Employer
Job Title - Paraprofessional, All Special Education (436a, 436c, 453, 436d) [181] -
Job Code - 436a(Sped General Funds), 436c(Sped Fed/Grant), 453(Snpk), 436d (1:1) -
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. -
Revision Date(s) - 8/24; 7/25 -
Requirements -
1. Education Level - Hold an Associate's degree or higher in any subject from a GACSA-accepted accredited institution; or have completed 2 years (60 semester hours) of college coursework above the remedial level at a GACSA-accepted accredited institution with a grade of 'C' or better; or hold a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent and have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. -
2. Certification/License Required - Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate which includes in-service training related to position. -
3. Experience - None -
4. 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. -
5. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Written and oral communication. -
Essential Duties -
1. Demonstrates Prompt and Regular Attendance. -
2. 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. -
3. Follows All County, State and Federal Policies and Procedures. -
4. Assists the Classroom Teacher in the Preparation and Implementation of Class Activities. -
5. Assists Classroom Teacher with Record Keeping Process and Data Collection. -
6. Participates in School Functions, Field Trips and Extracurricular Activities as Indicated. -
7. Participates in On-Going In-Service Training. -
8. Assists with Hall Duty and Bus Loading and Unloading as Directed. -
9. Assumes a Lead Role with the Substitute Teacher When the Classroom Teacher is Absent. -
10. Assists with Toileting, Diapering, Food Preparation, Feeding and Other Delegated Medical Procedures as Directed. -
11. Assists with the Movement of Students from One Area of the School to Another or to a Specialized Position. -
12. Assists with Instruction, Positioning and Therapy as Directed by Related Services Personnel. -
13. Assists in Maintaining a Sanitary Environment; Handles Body Fluids Following Universal Precautions. -
14. Assists in Implementing Community-Based Instruction or Community/Campus-Based Skills Training Without Direct On-Site Supervision in Accordance with State Guidelines. -
15. Monitors the Classroom During Teacher's Participation in IEP Meetings or Other Activities/Planning Which Require the Teacher to be Out of the Room. -
16. Performs Other Duties as Assigned by Appropriate Administrator.