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Special Education Paraprofessional

Employer
Thomasville City Schools
Location
Thomasville, GA, US
Salary
Based on Experience / Per Month

Job Details

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional
Location: Jerger Elementary
FLSA: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal and Director of Special Education

Primary Function: Supervision of assigned students and assist in the facilitation of the instructional program as directed.

Requirements:
  • Educational Level: two years of college credit (60 hours) or pass GACE assessment for paraprofessionals
  • Certification/Licensing: Valid Paraprofessional Georgia Certificate
  • Proficiency Skills: Written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques and strategies. Demonstration of fair and equitable classroom management skills.
  • Personal skills: Pleasant personality, cooperative attitude, physical skills, ability to lift a student up to a weight of 40 LBS without assistance, ability to perform a two-person lift for students over 60 LBS (lumbar support belt required), and stamina to perform essential duties.

General:
  • Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance.
  • Demonstrates professionalism by reporting to work and assigned duties on time.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer applications as applicable to job responsibilities.
  • Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
  • Act in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude towards the public and colleagues; adheres to cultural diversity guidelines, and exhibit the fundamentals of good public/customer service.
  • Complies with the school system, state and federal regulations, and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.
  • Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material; adheres to the chain of command.
  • Maintains a professional appearance as outlined by local BOE policy.
  • Maintains and improves knowledge and skills to promote proficiency in the operations of an organized, modern, updated, and efficient school.
  • Participates in professional organizations, workshops, and staff development activities and applies what is learned to the job; accepts new challenges in a professional manner.
  • Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities; performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
  • Exhibits time on task and a flexible, cooperative, progressive, and hard-working attitude and style.
  • Monitors compliance with policies and laws concerning areas of responsibility.

  • Paraprofessional:
  • Prepares long and short-term goals for area of responsibility.
  • Communicates vision and mission to school personnel as appropriate.
  • Takes direction readily in a cooperative manner from the supervisor.
  • Provides adequate supervision of students at all times.
  • Disciplines students with fairness and equity.
  • Assumes a leadership role in the absence of the regularly assigned teacher.
  • Conducts small-group and individual instruction according to supervising teacher's lesson plans.
  • Assists in student assessment, grading work and tests, and data collection.
  • Assists in routine record-keeping.
  • Prepares instructional materials according to supervising teacher's lesson plans.
  • Locates, procures, operates, and returns needed equipment.
  • Assists in routine classroom housekeeping responsibilities.
  • Assists in ordering/inventorying classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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    Company

    Thomasville is located in Southwest Georgia, just north of Tallahassee, Florida.  Known as the City of Roses, Thomasville offers many historic homes and museums, and is home to The Big Oak, one of the oldest live oak trees in the country, dating back to circa 1680.

    Thomasville City Schools was chartered in 1900 as an Independent Public School System by the City of Thomasville. The Thomasville City School System and the citizens in the City of Thomasville have focused for over 100 years on the investment of its resources to create students who develop into community and world-class leaders. Thomasville City Schools has ranked #1 in SAT Scores out of 38 counties in the Southwest Georgia region for four out of the past five years.

    Approximately 2800 students are currently enrolled in five schools within the district. The district is comprised of three PreK-5 elementary buildings, one 6-8 middle school, and one 9-12 high school. The Scholars Academy for grades 6-12 operates as a school-within-a-school program and is housed on the middle school campus.

    Vision: The Thomasville City Schools will unite to maximize the individual potential of all students for success in learning, leadership and life.

    Mission: The Thomasville City Schools inspires the best problem solvers, innovators, life-long learners, and productive citizens of our communities.

    For more information on available positions please visit: https://tcitys.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

    Company info
    Website
    Telephone
    229-225-2600
    Location
    404 North Broad Street, Floor 3
    Thomasville
    Georgia
    31792
    US

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