Paraprofessional (Thrive)

IMDiversity; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDiversity is seeking a SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL at Silver City Elementary in Georgia. The paraprofessional will support teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social needs of students with disabilities.

Required qualifications include a GA Paraprofessional license and an associate degree or higher, or passing the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment with a diploma or HSE. The position requires reliability and ability to supervise students, including during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Assists with behavior and instructional support for students with disabilities.
• Maintains confidential student information and works cooperatively with staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group and/or individualized instruction to students with disabilities.
• Assist teachers with classroom management to create an effective learning environment.
• Assist teachers with the assessment of student performance and record-keeping tasks.
• Assist with development and organization of instructional materials for use with students.
• Perform necessary clerical tasks and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

High School Diploma or HSE

Job description

Paraprofessional (Thrive) JobID: 4223
Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Paraprofessional

Location:
Silver City Elementary

Job Title: SPECIAL EDUCATION
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Job Classification: CLASSIFIED
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT Salary Type: ANNUAL
Salary Schedule/Days: PARA/190 DAYS Location/Department: SCHOOL BASED
Retirement Plan: TRS Evaluation Instrument: CLASSIFIED
POSITION SUMMARY
Support teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social needs of students with
disabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certifications, Licenses or Permits:
Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission Paraprofessional License.
Education, Experience, and Other Requirements:
Associate's degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution or have passed
the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. If eligibility is established through the assessment, the applicant
must also hold a minimum of a high school diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE).
Proven ability to work with others in a confidential, cooperative, and service-oriented manner; excellent
listening and communication skills.
Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
May be regularly required to walk, stand, sit, crouch, crawl, push/pull, and lift up to 50lbs.
Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
In accordance with lesson plans developed by the teacher, provide small group and/or
individualized instruction to students with disabilities .
Assist teachers with daily classroom management activities designed to ensure that students
demonstrate behavior that is conducive to an effective learning environment.
Assist teachers with assessment of student performance and other record-keeping tasks.
Assist teachers with the development and organization of appropriate instructional materials
for use with students and ensure the availability of these materials prior to scheduled
instructional segments.
Perform necessary clerical tasks as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.