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2023-2024 (K-2) Special Education (Autism) Paraprofessional

Employer
Atlanta Public Schools
Location
SW Atlanta, GA, US
Salary
Competitive
2023-2024 (K-2) Special Education (Autism) Paraprofessional

Brandon Elem School

Support Staff - Paraprofessional - Elementary School

Job Number : 4600272850

Start Date :

Open Date : 03/06/2023

Closing Date : 05/31/2023

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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