Paraprofessional, Special Education (MOID) -LVES

Livingston Elementary School; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Elementary School in Covington, GA is seeking a Special Education Adaptive Paraprofessional to provide instructional and physical support to students with disabilities. The role reports to school administration and requires collaboration with teachers and related services staff to support IEP goals.

The position is full-time (184 days / 10 months) and requires appropriate paraprofessional certification.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours, or HS diploma/GED with Georgia Paraprofessional Certification.
• Valid Paraprofessional Certificate.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Be present at work every day, on time, and perform duties as assigned effectively and efficiently.
• Provide instructional support to students with disabilities in the classroom as assigned by the teacher.
• Demonstrate proper classroom management and supervise students for safety and adherence to rules.
• Maintain data records and assist with materials, displays, and instructional activities.
• Maintain paraprofessional certification as required by Georgia PSC.
• Communicate with students, parents, faculty and staff with professional customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 sem hrs

Georgia Paraprofessional Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paraprofessional, Special Education (MOID) -LVES

Newton County Schools Livingston Elementary School - Covington, Georgia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Newton County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5955641

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Special Education Adaptive Paraprofessional

Pay Grade:

(based on education level)

Supervisor:

School Administration

Days/Months:

184 / 10

Department:

School Location

Classification:

Non-Exempt

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Special Education Adaptive Paraprofessional shall be directly responsible to the building Principal and must be able to provide physical and instructional support to students with disabilities to enable them to progress in the general curriculum and on their IEP goals and objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree or two years (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) of college OR HS diploma/GED with successful completion of the Georgia Paraprofessional Certification Test.
• Valid Paraprofessional Certificate.
• Be able to work well with adults and students, and possess good communication skills.
• Be well organized and have good time management skills.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Be present at work every day, on time, and perform duties as assigned effectively and efficiently.
• 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 or related services provider.
• 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 to include but not be limited to the Georgia Alternate Assessment Student Portfolio.
• 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 and attend faculty meetings and other meetings as required.
• Maintain paraprofessional certification as required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
• Demonstrate positive working relationships with others and take direction readily in a cooperative manner from the supervisor. Exhibit a time on task, a flexible, cooperative, progressive and hardworking attitude and style.
• 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.
• Be physically able to perform tasks involving light to heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling and must be able to walk and/or stand a minimum of six (6) hours with breaks.
• Physically assist students as needed to maintain essential life-functions and to participate as much as possible in the full range of educational and developmental opportunities. May perform or supervise catheterization, tube feeding or any other health-related tasks which may lawfully be performed by a lay person appropriately trained in such procedures. Maintain current CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and basic First Aid Certification.
• Perform other such duties as assigned by the Principal.

Click to View Salary Schedule: NCS Salary Schedules

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Dr. Yoli Howard , Principal
• Livingston Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]

Map

The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws.