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2021 - 2022 Paraprofessional - Special Education (Physical Presence Required)

Employer
Atlanta Public Schools
Location
SW Atlanta, GA, US
Salary
Competitive
2021 - 2022 Paraprofessional - Special Education (Physical Presence Required)

Atlanta College Career Academy

Support Staff - Paraprofessional - High School

Job Number : 4600231789

Start Date :

Open Date : 07/26/2021

Closing Date : 09/30/2021

The Special Education Paraprofessional 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.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provides small group and/or individualized instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with the supervising teacher's 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:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED required

CERTIFICATION:

  • Current GA Paraprofessional Certificate; OR

  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED AND passed GA paraprofessional assessment; OR

  • Associate's degree or completed 2 years of study at an institution of higher education.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Two (2) years of experience with children preferred.



Compensation :

SALARY RANGE: APS Salary Schedules

SALARY GRADE: PARA-202

WORK DAYS: 202

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Employment Category :
Classified

Reports to: : Principal

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