2021-2022 Hourly Special Education Paraprofessional (PHYSICAL PRESENCE REQUIRED)

Barack & Michelle Obama Academy

Support Staff - School Support - Parapro - Special Ed.

Job Number : 4600227434

Start Date :

Open Date : 06/08/2021

Closing Date : 06/30/2021

The Hourly Special Education Paraprofessional (for the 2021-2022 SY) supports teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students with disabilities in the classroom and community. This position reports to the principal and requires in person teaching at the school location site.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides small group and/or individualized instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with the supervising teachers lesson plans.
• Collects instructional and behavioral data for all objectives being taught for each student.
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plans for students with disabilities.
• Monitors students before and after school and during non-instructional transition periods.
• Supervises students closely during breakfast and /or lunch and/or recess and/or getting off the bus.
• Assists students as necessary with physical needs including feeding, toileting, lifting, and mobility.
• Assists students with healthcare procedures including hygiene and medications as needed for daily care.
• Assists students with assistive technology devices including communication devices, switches and orthopedic devices needed for sitting, walking, or standing.
• Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or appropriate administrator.

Requirements :

EDUCATION: Associates Degree - 2 years of college credit (minimum of approved 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) OR passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Test required

CERTIFICATION: Must obtain and maintain valid Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate or be eligible for certificate

EXPERIENCE: None.

Compensation :

SALARY RANGE: Hourly Rate $13.50

*Not to exceed 29 hours per week*

FLSA Status : NON-EXEMPT

Employment Category :
Classified

Reports to: : Principal