Classroom Support Specialist

Cherokee County School District; Woodstock (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee County School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support teachers in resource, self-contained and regular classrooms, assisting with instructional activities and adapting materials.

This 182-day, 7.5-hour daily position follows the Paraprofessional Salary Schedule and BEI evaluation; PSC certification is required, with compliance to district policies, safety and recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Education level must be in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines.
• Certification as mandated by the Professional Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

• Uses appropriate instructional strategies and techniques as prescribed by the appropriate personnel to support learning.
• Provide support to selected students in resource, self-contained and/or regular classroom settings.
• Assist and adhere to all elements of plans or accommodations as required by the IEP, behavior plan, healthcare plan, etc.
• Perform 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.
• Assist student/teachers in using hardware, software, and other technology including assistive technology.
• Provide ongoing feedback to the appropriate personnel regarding student performance including issues potentially impacting the student’s performance.
• Conduct small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher.
• Assist with student assessment, grading work and tests and collecting data on student progress.
• Assist with routine recordkeeping, as prescribed by appropriate personnel.
• Assist with preparation of materials for instruction (including the copying/duplicating of materials, construction of displays/bulletin boards, learning centers and manipulative).
• Locate, operate and return needed equipment.
• Assist with classroom housekeeping.
• Assist in ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.
• Assist with the supervision of students including classroom and school-wide supervision such as loading/unloading buses.
• Assist with the supervision of students including bus monitoring for travel to and from school-related activities.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Certification as mandated by the Professional Standards Commission

Job description

Cherokee County School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support teachers in resource, self-contained and regular classrooms, assisting with instructional activities and adapting materials.

This 182-day, 7.5-hour daily position follows the Paraprofessional Salary Schedule and BEI evaluation; PSC certification is required, with compliance to district policies, safety and recordkeeping.