Paraprofessional - Special Ed-Autism

ASH STREET/SOUTH METRO; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional - Special Ed-Autism to support elementary students in resource, self-contained, and regular classrooms in Forest Park, GA. The role includes assisting with instruction, materials prep, and behavior management under supervision.

Requirements include an associate degree or higher (GaPSC-accepted), 60 semester hours beyond remedial coursework, and passing the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher from a GaPSC-accepted institution.
• Two years of college coursework (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) with grade C or better.
• Pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment and hold a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to selected students in resource, self-contained, and regular classroom settings.
• Conduct small group or individual activities based on teacher lesson plans.
• Assist with preparation of instructional materials, bulletin boards, grading, and related tasks.
• Assist with behavior management and supervision tasks, including school-wide duties.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Bilingual or bicultural experience

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

60 semester hours / 90 quarter hours

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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.

Job Requirements

• 1. Hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.
• 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.
• 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.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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.

Paraprofessional - Special Ed-Autism

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Position Type: FULL TIME

Salary: $23,910 to $33,252 Paid based on salary scale