Paraprofessional
$40.72kAtlanta Unbound Academy
Special Education Paraprofessional
AUA will serve as a beacon of academic promise and create a community of students who are the seeds of their ancestor's wildest dreams-authentic, engaged citizens and leaders of their community who achieve beyond expectations and fuel the advancement and glory of their people. Through rigorous, culturally relevant teaching and a creative, nurturing environment, AUA will empower students who achieve intellectually, interpret the world critically, and dream beyond measure. 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.
Paraprofessional 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.
Our expectations for Paraprofessionals include, but are not limited to, the following: A belief that all students can and will be successful at our schools, including students who present challenges Assume a high level of personal responsibility for the progress of all students Practice a growth mindset about oneself and all others at the school, including seeking help and engaging in self-reflection in order to constantly refine one's own teaching Dependable attendance according to our extended school year and extended school day Use best practices in alignment with school-wide systems to manage student behavior and create a safe, warm, demanding, and joyful classroom environment Use best practices, including differentiation with instructional technology and other techniques, to execute engaging instruction at a level rigorous for all students Collaborate throughout each day with grade level and content teams, sharing responsibility for all students at all times.
Requirements:
- Two years' prior success in this role (preferred)
- Must either hold or be eligible for a Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) paraprofessional license and clearance certification.
Compensation: Atlanta Unbound Academy salary for this role is $40,721. AUA provides free medical and short-term disability for full-time salaried employees, plus affordable dental, vision, and life insurance. Competitive rates are available for family coverage. Contributions to the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) in accordance with Georgia State law An additional, optional 403(b) retirement account Statement of Non-Discrimination: AUA is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. AUA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
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