Special Education Parapro

COWETA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Coweta County School System seeks a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional for the Adapted Curriculum Autism program at Atkinson Elementary School. You will support students with cognitive disabilities under licensed teachers, assisting in implementing activities and maintaining a positive learning environment.

The role includes preparing materials, data collection, and aiding in behavior management, with participation in safety and training as required.

Qualifications

• Assist students with autism in adapted curriculum settings.
• Support implementation of individualized instructional activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and a respectful classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering instructional activities.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials for groups and individuals.
• Collect and organize data for teacher review.
• Support behavior management and Safe/Deescalation procedures.

Skills

Autism support

Special education

Classroom assistance

Data collection

Job description

POSITION TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL - ADAPTED CURRICULUM AUTISM - 183 DAYS

LOCATION: Atkinson Elementary School

AVAILABLE: 8/26

Pay: $14.57 an hour

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To provide competent support and assistance to the Adapted Curriculum classroom teacher(s) in the full implementation of the instructional programs for students with cognitive disabilities. Meets and instructs assigned groups and individuals in locations and at the times designated by the teacher. Presents materials required in the assignment within the content limitations of the system curriculum guides and under the direction of the teacher. Assists the teacher in the implementation of programs of study that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs and abilities of the students. Assists in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and cognitive/behavioral level of the students. Prepares for groups and/or individuals assigned, and shows evidence of such preparation. Provides the teacher with input for assessing the accomplishments of students. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records, as required. Assists with implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct. Helps the teacher enforce reasonable rules of classroom behavior and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Provides appropriate feedback to learners about their academic progress and behavior. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. Reproduces, organizes, distributes, and collects instructional materials for implementation of instructional programs. Complies with any reasonable oral or written directive of the teacher, the principal, or other appropriate administration or supervisor. Maintains strict confidentiality of all student information. Provides support to students with Autism in a variety of settings, as directed by the teacher. Assists in the collection of data and in compiling and organizing data for review by the teacher. Assists with the implementation of sensory diets/protocols and positive behavioral supports/interventions. Participates successfully in all training programs designed to increase skill and proficiency related to the individual job assignment, as well as procedures to be used with students with disabilities. Participates in Mindset Safety Management - Deescalation training and utilizes techniques according to individual student needs. Demonstrates the ability and willingness to perform special duties as required for meeting the unique needs of specific student populations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING:

The Coweta County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable.

The Coweta County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.