What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional, ALL Special Education, (436A, 436C, 453) [181] position at Special Student Services?
POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional, ALL Special Education |
JOB CODE: 436A (SPED General Funds), 436C (SPED Fed/Grant), 453(SNPK) |
DIVISION: Academic, Support & Specialized Services |
SALARY SCHEDULE: Paraprofessional |
DEPARTMENT: Special Education |
WORKDAYS: 181 |
REPORTS TO: Principal |
PAY GRADE: NH0 (4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) |
FLSA: Non-Exempt |
PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly |
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Assists the classroom teacher with students to complete educational activities as directed. |
Starting Hourly Rate $15.65 - $21.81
REQUIREMENTS:
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Education Level: Hold an associate degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution; Have completed 2 years (60 semester hours) of college coursework above the remedial level at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution with a grade of “C” or better. Hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. |
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Certification/License Required: Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate which includes in-service training related to position |
3. |
Experience: None |
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Physical Activities: Routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities; ability to lift a student up to a weight of 60 pounds without assistance; ability to perform a two person lift for students over 60 pounds |
5. |
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication |
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance. |
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Exhibits professionalism in all job-related situations; follows professional ethics in all work-related activities; presents a personal appearance which enhances the image of the school. |
3. |
Follows all county, state and federal policies and procedures. |
4. |
Assists the classroom teacher in the preparation and implementation of class activities. |
5. |
Assists classroom teacher with the record keeping process and data collection. |
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Participates in school functions, field trips and extracurricular activities as indicated. |
7. |
Participates in on-going in-service training. |
8. |
Assists with hall duty and bus loading and unloading as directed. |
9. |
Assumes a lead role with the substitute teacher when the classroom teacher is absent. |
10. |
Assists with toileting, diapering, food preparation, feeding and other delegated medical procedures as directed. |
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Assists with the movement of students from one area of the school to another or to a specialized position. |
12. |
Assists with instruction, positioning and therapy as directed by related services personnel. |
13. |
Assists in maintaining a sanitary environment; handles body fluids following universal precautions. |
14. |
Assists in implementing community-based instruction or community/campus-based skills training without direct on-site supervision in accordance with State guidelines. |
15. |
Monitors the classroom during teacher’s participation in IEP meetings or other activities/planning which require the teacher to be out of the room. |
16. |
Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator. |
Salary : $16 - $22