Paraprofessional

• Special Ed-Autism Clayton County Public Schools
• 3.7 Forest Park, GA Job Details $23,910
• $33,252 a year 5 hours ago Qualifications General academic student support School experience Student supervision Behavior management for students with special needs Some college Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Toileting assistance Passenger loading and unloading procedures Patient transfer methods Experience teaching special education in resource rooms Academic institution experience Experience working with individuals with autism Educational material preparation Housekeeping assistance Small group instruction Physical assistance for special education students High school diploma or GED School record keeping Classroom behavior modification Grading Patient hygiene assistance Cleaning Teaching students with autism spectrum disorder Paraprofessional Certification Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities Elementary school teaching experience Associate's degree Entry level First aid protocols

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POSITION SUMMARY

Provides academic support to exceptional education students (including those on the autism spectrum) at the elementary level. Under general supervision serves as a support to the assigned classroom teacher or instructional area in providing educational opportunities for each student within various disciplines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides support to selected students in resource, self-contained, and regular classroom settings. Conducts small group or individual classroom activities with students based on lesson plans developed by the teacher. Assists with preparation of materials for instruction (including the copying/duplicating of materials, construction of bulletin boards, grading work, etc.). Performs special duties as required for meeting the unique needs of specific student populations; e.g., lifting physically disabled students, toileting/personal hygiene assistance, using physical restraints or other specialized behavior management techniques. Assists with routine record keeping, housekeeping; assists with school-wide supervision such as loading/unloading buses.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Hold an associate's degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution. OR 2. Have completed two (2) years of college coursework (sixty [60] semester hours or [90] quarter hours) above the remedial level with a grade of "C" or better at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution. OR 3. Have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment and hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Paraprofessional experience serving school age children desirable.

• Bilingual or bicultural experience required for certain positions.

Makes recommendations or decisions, which usually affect the classroom. Must hold or be eligible for a GaPSC-issued Paraprofessional License. Eligibility is based on the education requirements outlined in Formal Education.

Note:

The Certification Team will apply for the Paraprofessional License upon hire. Field(s)/Endorsement(s):

PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR

Training and/or experience in special needs of disabled populations such as first aid, ability to perform a two person lift for students as needed, or behavior management preferred. Light duty

• On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittent sitting, standing, or stooping.

Moderate lifting or carrying; fifty (50) lbs. or less.

NOTE:

This is a grade 16, 190-day position that starts at a step 6 and pays for experience up to a step 8.