Paraprofessional

State of Georgia; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia through the Georgia Department of Education invites applications for an Instruction Paraprofessional at the Georgia Academy for the Blind in Macon, GA. The role supports teachers in educating visually impaired students with other disabilities and involves planning activities, preparing materials, and assisting with daily living tasks.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and one year of instructional/childcare experience; a Paraprofessional Certificate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of instructional/childcare experience.
• Paraprofessional Certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of Braille and assistive technology preferred.
• ABA/EBD experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in maintaining an effective learning environment.
• Assist students with daily living and functional training activities.
• Plan and conduct child development activities.
• Monitor and supervise classroom functions and prepare instructional materials.
• Complete documentation of student progress and participate in staff development programs.
• Deliver ABA therapy or related skills as required by the student’s IEP.

Skills

ABA therapy

Assistive technology

Student support

Education

High School diploma/GED

Paraprofessional Certificate

Tools

Braille

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:ParaprofessionalAgency:Department of EducationJob Requisition ID:JR0000007017Shift:Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCEJob Description:The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) is recruiting for an experienced Instruction Paraprofessional at the Georgia Academy for the Blind located in Macon, Georgia. Under direct supervision, this position will assist the instructor/teacher in providing education and training to students who are visually impaired with other disabilities.Job responsibilitiesAssist teachers in maintaining an effective learning environment.Assist students with individual physical needs, including daily living and functional training activities such as self-care, feeding, and leisure activities.Plan and conduct child development activities.Monitor and supervise various classroom functions.Obtain and/or prepare instructional materials and aids in appropriate formats for students.Complete documentation of student progress.Attend seminars, conferences, required job-related training, and other staff development programs.May serve on committees.Must be able to deliver ABA therapy or possess a comparable skill set to meet the needs of the EBD program as required by the student’s IEP.Preferred Qualification sPreference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:Paraprofessional Certificate.Experience working with visually impaired, blind, hard of hearing, deaf, deaf-blind, or multi-disabled students.Knowledge and/or basic skills in Braille.Knowledge of assistive technology devices.EBD or ABA certification or experience working with EBD students.Minimum Qualifications:High School diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience working in an instructional/childcare setting; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Instruction Paraprofessional 1 (EDS010) or position equivalent.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.