Special Education Paraprofessional (Categorical)

Fulton Schools; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, GA invites applications for paraprofessional positions providing classroom and media center support to students and staff. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, working with students in small groups, and helping with daily routines and learning centers.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, potential GACE para testing, and eligibility for the Georgia PSC Paraprofessional Certificate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must pass the GACE para assessment; or 60 semester hours/90 quarter hours with C or better; an Associate's degree or higher is acceptable.
• Must obtain Georgia PSC Paraprofessional Certificate.
• 0–1 year experience preferred.
• Classroom experience and/or ability to work with children preferred.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions quickly and accurately.
• Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills with students and adults.
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility.
• In Dual Immersion, proficiency in language of instruction.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in preparing educational materials for students.
• Works individually with students and/or in small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assists with daily routines, including attendance, supplies, and quizzes grading as assigned.
• Participates in lunchroom, recess, hall-monitoring, and bus duties.
• Helps prepare and maintain bulletin boards and learning centers.
• Participates in required Dual Immersion Model training if applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the administrator.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 sem hours / 90 quarter hours

Associate's Degree or higher

Georgia PSC Paraprofessional Certificate

Job description

Job Function: Certified Support Staff

Summary

Paraprofessionals may serve in a classroom or media center. Incumbents in the Paraprofessional position are responsible for providing assistance to students and staff as indicated in the duties below related the individual’s assignment.

• Assists the teacher in the preparation of educational materials for students.
• Works individually with students and/or in small groups to help reinforce learning objectives.
• Assists with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, and grading quizzes as assigned.
• Participates in lunchroom, recess, hall-monitoring, and bus duties.
• Assists with preparing and maintaining bulletin boards and other learning centers areas for instruction.
• Participates in required additional training related to the Dual Immersion Model if applicable
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Must pass the GACE para assessment; in lieu of the GACE Assessment and have 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of a grade of C or better; hold an Associate's Degree or higher at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution is acceptable

Certification/Licensure

Must be able to obtain Georgia PSC Paraprofessional Certificate

Experience Qualifications

• 0 – 1 year experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Classroom experience and/or proven ability to work with children preferred
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions quickly and accurately
• Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with students and adults
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility
• If working as a Paraprofessional in the Dual Immersion program, should exhibit proficiency in spoken and written language of instruction

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
• May require lifting, bending kneeling, reaching, stooping or crouching
• Requires ability to move and control an adult-sized wheelchair
• Typically sitting, standing, walking

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone [phone].TTY 1-800-255-0135.

Fulton County Schools - 6201 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30339 - 470-254-3600