Impactful Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional

Newton High School; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton County Schools at Newton High School in Covington, GA is seeking a Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities within the general and special education settings. The role reports to School Administration and requires a valid paraprofessional certificate and a strong focus on IEP goals.

The paraprofessional will assist with small groups, data collection, clerical tasks, and classroom management while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Be able to work well with adults and students, and possess good communication skills.
• Be well organized and have good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Be present at work every day, on time, and perform duties as assigned effectively and efficiently.
• Be neat, professional in appearance and appropriately attired for job responsibilities.
• Comply with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the Professional Standards Commission Code of Ethics as related to job responsibilities.
• Provide instructional support to individuals and/or small groups of Students With Disabilities in the special education or general education setting as assigned by the teacher.
• Demonstrate fair and effective classroom management skills and assist with supervision of students to ensure their safety and adherence to school rules and regulations.
• Perform data collection and routine record-keeping as instructed by the teacher using techniques and procedures acquired through professional learning.
• Assist the teacher in performing necessary clerical tasks that may include the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.
• Maintain proficient instructional technology skills to include but not be limited to all Microsoft Office applications. Comply with system technology policies and procedures.
• Participate in professional learning as required by the school system.
• Maintain confidentiality of all school information concerning students, staff and school business.
• Attend faculty meetings and other meetings as required.
• Maintain paraprofessional certification as required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
• Exhibit a time on task, flexible, cooperative, progressive and hardworking attitude and style.
• Demonstrate positive working relationships with others and take direction readily in a cooperative manner from the supervisor.
• Assume a leadership role in the absence of the regularly assigned teacher.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for instruction, class displays, bulletin boards and other instructional activities, i.e. flash cards, charts, transparencies
• Ensure that the classroom, equipment and other resources are maintained in safe and sanitary condition.
• Monitor students before and after school and during other non-instructional transition periods as assigned.
• Communicate with students, parents, faculty and staff using appropriate verbal and written communication skills and exhibit the fundamentals of good public customer service.
• Maintain current Mindset: De-Escalation/Physical Restraint Certification when required.
• Perform other such duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree or two years of college

HS diploma/GED with Paraprofessional Certification

Georgia Paraprofessional Certification Test

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Newton County Schools at Newton High School in Covington, GA is seeking a Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities within the general and special education settings. The role reports to School Administration and requires a valid paraprofessional certificate and a strong focus on IEP goals.

The paraprofessional will assist with small groups, data collection, clerical tasks, and classroom management while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.