Special Education Paraprofessional: Classroom Impact

Cobb County School District (CCSD); Mableton (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District in Mableton, GA is seeking a Paraprofessional in Special Education. You will assist the classroom teacher with educational activities and support the Special Education team.

The role requires maintaining the Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate, completing in-service training, and assisting with routines, documentation, and student supervision throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Written and oral communication
• Hold an associate's degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution
• Have completed 2 years (60 semester hours) of college coursework above the remedial level at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution with a grade of “C” or better
• Hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Exhibits professionalism in all job-related situations; follows professional ethics in all work-related activities; presents a personal appearance which enhances the image of the school.
• Follows all county, state and federal policies and procedures.
• Assists the classroom teacher in the preparation and implementation of class activities.
• Assists classroom teacher with the record keeping process and data collection.
• Participates in school functions, field trips and extracurricular activities as indicated.
• Participates in on-going in-service training.
• Assists with hall duty and bus loading and unloading as directed.
• Assumes a lead role with the substitute teacher when the classroom teacher is absent.
• Assists with toileting, diapering, food preparation, feeding and other delegated medical procedures as directed.
• Assists with the movement of students from one area of the school to another or to a specialized position.
• Assists with instruction, positioning and therapy as directed by related services personnel.
• Assists in maintaining a sanitary environment; handles body fluids following universal precautions.
• Assists in implementing community-based instruction or community/campus-based skills training without direct on-site supervision in accordance with State guidelines.
• Monitors the classroom during teacher's participation in IEP meetings or other activities/planning which require the teacher to be out of the room.
• Perfo rms other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Education

Associate's degree or higher GaPSC-accepted

60 semester hours of college coursework (2 years) GaPSC-accepted

High school diploma or GED plus pass GACE Paraprofessional

Job description

Cobb County School District in Mableton, GA is seeking a Paraprofessional in Special Education. You will assist the classroom teacher with educational activities and support the Special Education team.

The role requires maintaining the Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate, completing in-service training, and assisting with routines, documentation, and student supervision throughout the day.