Irr Para Special Education

Category: Special Education

Job Function: Certified Support Staff

Department: Hillside Elementary

Summary

Provides assistance with classroom organization, management, and presentation/development of classroom instruction. Works under general supervision of the instructional staff.

Essential Duties

• Assists with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, and grading quizzes as assigned.
• Assists with preparing and maintaining bulletin boards and other learning centers areas for instruction.
• Works individually with students and/or in small groups to help reinforce learning objectives.
• Participates in lunchroom, recess, hall-monitoring, and bus duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
• Assists the teacher in the preparation of educational materials for students.

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Must pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment with a minimum score of 250 within 1 year from Date of Hire in lieu of the GACE, two (2) years (60 semester hours) of college coursework above the remedial level with a grade of "C" or better at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution is acceptable

Certification/Licensure

Must be able to obtain Georgia PSC Paraprofessional Certificate within 1 year from Date of Hire;

Experience Qualifications

• 0 – 1 year experience required
• Classroom experience and/or proven ability to work with children preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility
• Classroom experience and/or proven ability to work with children preferred
• If working as a Paraprofessional in the Dual Immersion program, should exhibit proficiency in spoken and written language of instruction
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions quickly and accurately
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with students and adults
• Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information

Working Conditions

• Classroom environment

Physical Demands

• Requires ability to move and control an adult-sized wheelchair
• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
• Typically sitting, standing, walking
• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
• May require lifting, bending kneeling, reaching, stooping or crouching

Posting ID: 27519

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