Special Education Paraprofessional: Empower Students Daily

Tedk12; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Grady County Schools in Cairo, GA seeks a Paraprofessional for Special Education for the 2023-24 school year to support classroom instruction and student safety in inclusive settings.

Candidates must meet Georgia paraprofessional eligibility and demonstrate strong communication and ethics. The role involves assisting with daily routines, behavior programs, and collaboration with teachers to support students with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold or qualify for GA Paraprofessional Rank I or Rank II License.
• Physical ability to assist in transferring physically disabled students.
• Good verbal and communication skills.
• Integrity and high standard of ethics and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a diverse population.
• Ability to assume responsibility for implementing teacher directed behavioral programs.
• Model professionalism in temperament, attitude, appearance and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher and instruction in a Special Education Classroom or Inclusive Regular Education Environment
• Support student learning through a variety of support activities
• Support student safety through a variety of support activities
• Assist students in bathroom skills to include changing diapers as needed
• Assist students with daily hygiene needs and feeding as needed
• Assist with physical assistance in behavior programs as needed

Skills

GA Paraprofessional License

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Diversity collaboration

Education

2 year college degree / 100 quarter or 60 semester hours

Job description

Grady County Schools in Cairo, GA seeks a Paraprofessional for Special Education for the 2023-24 school year to support classroom instruction and student safety in inclusive settings.

Candidates must meet Georgia paraprofessional eligibility and demonstrate strong communication and ethics. The role involves assisting with daily routines, behavior programs, and collaboration with teachers to support students with diverse needs.