2022 - 2023 Paraprofessional - Special Education (Physical Presence Required)

USHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Support Staff - School Support - Parapro - Special Ed.

Job Number : 4600264223

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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:

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  High School Diploma or equivalent GED required
  

CERTIFICATION:

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  Current GA Paraprofessional Certificate; OR
  
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  High School Diploma or equivalent GED AND passed GA paraprofessional assessment; OR
  
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  Associate's degree or completed 2 years of study at an institution of higher education.
  

EXPERIENCE:

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  Two (2) years of experience with children preferred.
  
  

Compensation :

Salary Grade: 114

Salary Range: APS Salary Schedules

School Year: 202

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Employment Category :
Classified

Reports to: : Principal