Paraprofessional - SPED

Sylvania; Georgia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support classroom activities in a Georgia school setting. The role involves direct student assistance, supervision, and collaboration with licensed staff to implement instructional plans.

The paraprofessional will help with health tasks, behavior support, data collection, and progress reporting, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for students.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Paraprofessional certification test or 60 college credits required/considered.
• Related experience in education preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order with students under supervision.
• Diaper, bathroom, and health tasks as assigned.
• Tutor students on lessons determined by the teacher.
• Help maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Monitor student health as assigned.
• Assist teacher with organizational and instructional needs.
• Assist students in general education and other settings.
• Maintain records and data regarding students.
• Work as a team with the teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development.
• Supervise students in halls, playgrounds, and other areas.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional certification test

60 college credits

Experience in education preferred

Written and oral communication

Ability to follow instructions

Stamina for standing long periods

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional

Required Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus a passing score on paraprofessional certification test, or a Paraprofessional Certificate, or Sixty (60) hours of college credits
• Related experience in the field of education preferred
• Must be physically able to perform job duties as necessary according to the needs of the students
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Maintain order with the students assigned for supervision
• Diaper, bathroom, and perform health tasks as assigned
• Tutor students on lessons determined by the teacher
• Help maintain a positive classroom environment
• Monitor student for health problems if assigned
• Assist teacher with organizational and instructional needs in the classroom
• Assist students in the general education classroom and other settings as assigned
• Maintain accurate records and data regarding students
• Work as a member of the team with the teacher
• Maintain confidentially
• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Supervise students in halls and playgrounds and other unstructured areas as assigned by the teacher
• Conduct student classroom observations using appropriate rubrics
• Assist in the functional assessment process
• Assist in developing appropriate instructional or behavioral materials using audio and video media to reinforce the student’s I.E.P. (i.e. charts, tapes)
• Collect and chart data
• Provide information and feedback to the teacher regarding student progress
• Work well with others
• Perform assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Perform assigned tasks with a high standard of quality