2022-2023 Special Education Paraprofessional (IN-PERSON LEARNING)

Cleveland Elem School

Support Staff - School Support - Parapro - Special Ed.

Job Number : 4600258953

Start Date :

Open Date : 07/06/2022

Closing Date : 09/30/2022

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 (required); OR High School Diploma or equivalent GED AND passed GA paraprofessional assessment (required); OR Associate's degree or completed 2 years of study at an institution of higher education (required)

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience with children preferred.

Compensation :

SALARY RATE:

APS Salary Schedules

WORK DAYS: 202

FLSA Status : Non- Exempt

Reports to: : School Principal