Special Needs Classroom Paraprofessional

Lee County School System; Leesburg (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee County School System is seeking a Paraprofessional - Instructional to support certified staff in the classroom and assist with instructional activities. This role helps reinforce reading, math, and language arts, and includes supervising non-instructional areas and field trips as needed.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma, experience with individuals with disabilities, and the ability to work with diverse student groups.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of coursework or exam under No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience with special needs students desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer instruction.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist professional staff with administration and correction of assignments and assessments.
• Prepare instructional materials and reinforce skills according to student needs.
• Record-keeping to document student learning and performance.
• Support classroom behavior management to maintain a safe, orderly environment.

Skills

Instruction following

Basic arithmetic

Computer literacy

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

No Child Left Behind coursework/exam

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Lee County School System is seeking a Paraprofessional - Instructional to support certified staff in the classroom and assist with instructional activities. This role helps reinforce reading, math, and language arts, and includes supervising non-instructional areas and field trips as needed.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma, experience with individuals with disabilities, and the ability to work with diverse student groups.