What are the responsibilities and job description for the SY 24-25 Paraprofessional (Title 1) position at Savannah-Chatham County Schools?
PRIMARY FUNCTION : This position is responsible for providing educational support and personal assistance for students under the direction of the teacher.
REPORTS TO : Principal
SALARY SCHEDULE : G-5
WORK DAYS : 200
REQUIREMENTS :
- Education Level : High school diploma Preferred : Associate's degree
- Experience, Skill, and Certification :
- Must meet Highly Qualified criteria for state licensure of either :
- 2 years of college course credits;
- Associate's degree; or
- Passing grade on the state approved assessment.
- Demonstrable ability to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher and to guide students with enrichment, remedial, and independent work as set up by the teacher.
- Knowledge of general office computer software applications, as well as use of the internet.
- Appropriate oral and written communications skills with students, parents, and co-workers.
- Must have the physical ability, dexterity, endurance, and temperament to work with students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Incumbents will be considered "at will." Appropriate pay will be determined based on the Grade as determined by Human Resources and allowable experience. The work calendar will be the classified 200 day schedule.
This is a Title 1 funded position.
NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
A responsibility is considered to be "non-essential" (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if :
Note the responsibility number from the list in the "Duties and Responsibilities" section for those responsibilities that could be considered "non-essential" based on this definition.
Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered "non-essential" in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an "individual case" basis.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS
Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.
OFFICE Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.
