Special Education Aide & Classroom Support

Collins Early Learning Center; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Early Learning Center in Augusta, GA is seeking a SPED paraprofessional to assist the teacher and support students with special education needs in a 183-day school year setting. The position requires meeting education prerequisites and maintaining a Georgia paraprofessional certificate.

Primary duties include assisting with instruction, attending staff meetings, and supervising students to promote development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher (from an accredited college) or 60 semester/90 quarter hours (from an accredited college) or high school diploma with a passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• GPA of 2.5 or higher/at least a 'C' Average required.
• Must maintain a valid Georgia certificate and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in the classroom with instruction.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development.
• Supervise students and support social, emotional, and academic development.
• Serve as a key information source for substitutes to ensure continuity.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical behavior toward students.

Skills

Reading support

Writing support

Mathematics support

Technology use

Education

Associate degree or higher

60 semester/90 quarter hours

GPA 2.5 or higher

High school diploma with GACE/Praxis

GA certificate maintained

Job description

Collins Early Learning Center in Augusta, GA is seeking a SPED paraprofessional to assist the teacher and support students with special education needs in a 183-day school year setting. The position requires meeting education prerequisites and maintaining a Georgia paraprofessional certificate.

Primary duties include assisting with instruction, attending staff meetings, and supervising students to promote development.