Paraprofessional, Special Education, Autism Integrated (436A, 436C) [181]

Cobb County School District; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District is seeking a Paraprofessional, Special Education. The position falls under the Paraprofessional salary schedule with 181 work days and monthly pay.

Reporting to the Principal, the role supports the classroom teacher in delivering educational activities and data collection. Requirements include an associate degree or 60 semester hours (or passing the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment) and Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate.

Qualifications

• Education level: Associate degree, 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours or passing score on GACE Paraprofessional Assessment
• Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate
• Experience: None
• Ability to assist with physical tasks as needed

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Assists classroom teacher with preparation and implementation of class activities
• Assists with record keeping and data collection
• Participates in school functions and field trips
• Performs in-service training participation
• Assists with movement and positioning of students as directed
• Performs other duties as assigned by administrator

Skills

Written and oral communication

Education

Associate degree / 60 sem hrs

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional, Special Education

JOB CODE: 436A, 436C

DIVISION: Academic, Support & Specialized Services

SALARY SCHEDULE: Paraprofessional

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

WORK DAYS: 181

REPORTS TO: Principal

PAY GRADE: NH0 (4, 5, 6, 7 or 8)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Assists the classroom teacher with students to complete educational activities as directed.

Requirements

• Education Level: Associate Degree, two years of college credit (a minimum of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours and a 2.0 GPA), or passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Test required
• Certification/License Required: Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate which includes in-service training related to position
• Experience: None
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities; ability to lift a student up to a weight of 60 pounds without assistance; ability to perform a two person lift for students over 60 pounds
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Exhibits professionalism in all job-related situations; follows professional ethics in all work-related activities; presents a personal appearance which enhances the image of the school.
• Follows all county, state and federal policies and procedures.
• Assists the classroom teacher in the preparation and implementation of class activities.
• Assists classroom teacher with the record keeping process and data collection.
• Participates in school functions, field trips and extracurricular activities as indicated.
• Participates in on-going in-service training.
• Assists with hall duty and bus loading and unloading as directed.
• Assumes a lead role with the substitute teacher when the classroom teacher is absent.
• Assists with toileting, diapering, food preparation, feeding and other delegated medical procedures as directed.
• Assists with the movement of students from one area of the school to another or to a specialized position.
• Assists with instruction, positioning and therapy as directed by related services personnel.
• Assists in maintaining a sanitary environment; handles body fluids following universal precautions.
• Assists in implementing community based instruction or community/campus based skills training without direct on-site supervision in accordance with State guidelines.
• Monitors the classroom during teacher's participation in IEP meetings or other activities/planning which require the teacher to be out of the room.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

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