Special Education Paraprofessional - EHS

Newton County Schools; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Newton County Schools in Covington, GA is hiring a Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities and help them progress in the general curriculum and toward IEP goals. The role requires collaboration with teachers, data collection, material preparation, and maintaining a safe classroom.

A Paraprofessional certificate and relevant education hours are required, with a non-exempt, school-year schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or two years of college or HS diploma/GED with paraprofessional test.
• Valid Paraprofessional Certificate.
• Able to work well with adults and students; strong communication skills.
• Be well organized with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to students with disabilities in special or general education.
• Assist with classroom management and supervise students for safety.
• Perform data collection and routine record-keeping as instructed.
• Assist in clerical tasks like ordering and inventory of materials.
• Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office and comply with tech policies.
• Attend meetings and participate in professional learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Education

Associate’s Degree

Paraprofessional Certification

HS diploma/GED with paraprofessional test

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional

Pay Grade: 5-7 (based on education level)

Supervisor: School Administration

Days/Months: 184/10

Department: School Location

Classification: Non-Exempt

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Special Education Instructional Support Paraprofessional shall be directly responsible to the building Principal and must be able to provide instructional support to students with disabilities to enable them to progress in the general curriculum and on their IEP goals and objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associate’s Degree or two years (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) of college OR HS diploma/GED with successful completion of the Georgia Paraprofessional Certification Test.
2. Valid Paraprofessional Certificate.
3. Be able to work well with adults and students, and possess good communication skills.
4. Be well organized and have good time management skills.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Be present at work every day, on time, and perform duties as assigned effectively and efficiently.
2. Be neat, professional in appearance and appropriately attired for job responsibilities.
3. Comply with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the Professional Standards Commission Code of Ethics as related to job responsibilities.
4. Provide instructional support to individuals and/or small groups of Students With Disabilities in the special education or general education setting as assigned by the teacher.
5. Demonstrate fair and effective classroom management skills and assist with supervision of students to ensure their safety and adherence to school rules and regulations.
6. Perform data collection and routine record-keeping as instructed by the teacher using techniques and procedures acquired through professional learning.
7. Assist the teacher in performing necessary clerical tasks that may include the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.
8. Maintain proficient instructional technology skills to include but not be limited to all Microsoft Office applications. Comply with system technology policies and procedures.
9. Participate in professional learning as required by the school system.
10. Maintain confidentiality of all school information concerning students, staff and school business.
11. Attend faculty meetings and other meetings as required.
12. Maintain paraprofessional certification as required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
13. Exhibit a time on task, flexible, cooperative, progressive and hardworking attitude and style.
14. Demonstrate positive working relationships with others and take direction readily in a cooperative manner from the supervisor.
15. Assume a leadership role in the absence of the regularly assigned teacher.
16. Assist in the preparation of materials for instruction, class displays, bulletin boards and other instructional activities, i.e. flash cards, charts, transparencies.
17. Ensure that the classroom, equipment and other resources are maintained in safe and sanitary condition.
18. Monitor students before and after school and during other non-instructional transition periods as assigned.
19. Communicate with students, parents, faculty and staff using appropriate verbal and written communication skills and exhibit the fundamentals of good public customer service.
20. Maintain current Mindset: De-Escalation/Physical Restraint Certification when required.
21. Perform other such duties as assigned by the Principal.

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Classified Salary Schedule GRADE 5-7 based on education level

GRADE 5 = paraprofessional assessment test w/ HS diploma or GED

GRADE 6 = Associates Degree / 60+ semester hours or 90+ quarter hours

GRADE 7 = Bachelor's Degree or higher