Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional - Instructional Position

Support classroom instruction by assisting teachers with academic, emotional, and physical needs of students with disabilities, while maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment. Essential duties and responsibilities include following all county, state, and federal policies and procedures. Monitor and supervise students and provide academic, emotional, and physical support as necessary. Assist with preparation of materials for instruction, including copying/duplicating of materials, creating displays, bulletin boards, and manipulatives. Perform necessary clerical tasks as required. Assist with special activities such as toileting, diapering, food preparation, feeding, and other delegated procedures and medical procedures as directed. Participate in lesson planning sessions and communicate with parents and school officials as appropriate. Assist with student transitions, including loading and unloading as directed. Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information. Monitor the classroom and students during teacher's participation in IEP meetings or other activities outside the classroom. Provide exceptional customer service on a daily basis and maintain professional practices. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment: Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers. In addition, be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, and Gmail. Travel Requirements: Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with all students. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards: Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: Para "Rank I" High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), required. Para "Rank" II 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college credit above the remedial level from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution with grade of "C" or higher. Must maintain a Georgia Paraprofessional License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation. Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators. Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work. Ability to be present at the physical worksite. Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 60 pounds. Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations. Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks. FLSA Status: Non-exempt