Special Education Parapro/Adapted

Special Education Paraprofessional

To provide competent support and assistance to the classroom teacher(s) in the full implementation of the instructional programs of the school. Meets and instructs assigned groups and individuals in the locations and at the times designated by the teacher. Presents materials required in the teaching assignment within the content limitations of the system curriculum guides and under the direction of the teacher. Helps the teacher implement programs of study that, as much as possible meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Assists in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Prepares for groups and/or individuals assigned, and shows evidence of such preparation. Provides the teacher input for assessing the accomplishments of students. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct. Helps the teacher enforce reasonable rules of classroom behavior and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Provides feedback to learners about their academic progress and behavior. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. Reproduces, organizes, distributes, and collects instructional materials for implementation of instructional programs. Complies with any reasonable oral or written directive of the teacher, the principals, or other appropriate administration or supervisor. Maintains strict confidentiality of all student information. Provides support to students in a variety of settings. Assists in the collection of data and in compiling and organizing data for review by the teacher. Assists students with personal hygiene, toileting, health and safety issues, and grooming, as required. Performs health procedures (such as medication administration, tube feeding, clean intermittent bladder catheterization) as assigned, after completing required training. Participates successfully in training programs designed to increase skill and proficiency related to job assignment, as well as procedures to be used with students with disabilities. Assists with specialized feeding requirements. Assists with the implementation of positive behavioral support/interventions. Follows safety procedures when lifting students and in operating wheelchairs and other equipment. Demonstrates the ability to perform special duties as required for meeting the unique needs of specific student populations, such as lifting physically disabled students.

Qualify for a Paraprofessional Certificate by either holding an Associate Degree or higher or 90 college quarter hours/60 semester hours or pass the assessment test for paraprofessionals (GACE). The ability to organize, direct, and control small and large groups of children in a variety of activities and settings. The ability to adjust to changing conditions and situations. Experience in working with and directing the activities of children, preferably in education. The Coweta County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.