Future Special Education Paraprofessionals

Morgan County Charter School System; Madison (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan County Charter School System is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students in a classroom under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role focuses on providing modified instruction, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting behavioral and social-emotional needs.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of college credit or a high school diploma with passing GACE Paraprofessional test, and must be eligible for a Georgia Paraprofessional License.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of college credit OR a high school diploma and a passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional assessment test is required.
• Experience working with children of all ages is preferred.
• The individual must have or be eligible to hold a Georgia Paraprofessional License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).

Responsibilities

• Provide support services in the classroom under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Assist with modified instruction and support in self-contained settings including physical needs and mobility tasks.
• Help address social-emotional needs and maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Student advocacy

Flexible

Energetic

Education

Two years college credit

High school diploma with GACE Paraprofessional

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

Reports to:Building Principal/Director
Work Schedule:190-Day Contract
Hours to Work:8 hours

Primary Function:

Working under the direction of a certified teacher, provide support services in the classroom including:

DESIRED BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in providing modified instruction and/or previous experience serving in a separate class setting and providing specially designed instruction
• Flexible, energetic, positive attitude
• A student advocate; a good working relationship with parents
• Experience in a variety of special education settings is preferred, specifically self-contained environments that require assistance with physical needs (feeding, toileting, lifting, and mobility), health care procedures, behavioral management, and support addressing social-emotional needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum of two years of college credit OR a high school diploma and a passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional assessment test is required. Experience working with children of all ages is preferred.

The individual must have or be eligible to hold a Georgia Paraprofessional License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).