NwOESC- Paraprofessional (Fulton County)

Current job locations include: 

Pike-Dela-York, Part-Time, Special Education, Bus Aide, Tuesday-Friday 6:30 am-8:30 pm, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm

Fayette, Full-Time, Special Education, Elementary, Monday-Friday 7:45 am-3:15 pm

Archbold, Full-Time, Special Education, Elementary, Monday-Friday 8:00 am-3:15 pm

Swanton, Full-Time, Special Education, High School, Tuesday-Friday 7:15 am-3:15 pm

Minimum Qualifications:        

• Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
• Meets mandated state/federal criteria.
• Educational aide permit required.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.  Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct. 

Essential Functions:          

1. Arrives on time prepared to work.  Complies with established work schedules.

• Provides student assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, discrete trial training, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc., as directed.
• Assists individuals and small student groups with remedial or enrichment activities.
• Reinforces instructional objectives introduced by the teacher/intervention specialist.
• Supports an inclusive educational environment.  Helps students assimilate into the school environment.  Helps implement classroom accommodations as directed by the teacher.
• Encourages student accountability, active participation, cooperation, punctuality, dependability, etc.
• Assists with non-classroom activities (e.g., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips, etc.).

2.  Exemplifies professionalism to enhance NwOESC and member district public images.

• Diligently attends to job details.  Pursues quality work results.  Performs all aspects of the job.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.  Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record.  Provides prompt notice of delays or absences.
• Maintains a professional appearance.  Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Respects privacy.  Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Works effectively with minimal supervision.  Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.

CONTRACT:  Per the 2025-26 school calendar.  

DEADLINE: Until Filled 

SALARY:  Per the adopted salary schedule based on training and experience

BENEFITS:  Paid sick leave and personal leave.  Health, dental, vision, and life insurance are available.  Membership in SERS.