Paraprofessional, PEC 6-8 (Self-Contained)

Position start date: Immedialely

In addition to employment, the applicant must meet one of the following qualifications:

Hold an associate's degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC accepted accredited institution;

Have completed two 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.

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE:
To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing a quality instructional program to continuously improve student achievement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively observes assigned work hours
• Follows the daily schedule as prescribed
• Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by the teacher
• Provides extra assistance to students with exceptionalities, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and/or mental disabilities, and 504 Plans
• Assists as directed by the supervising teacher in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP team
• Assists the teacher in preparing materials and equipment for direct instructional activity, including locating, copying, collating, distributing and/or grouping materials to support instructional activities planned by the teacher
• Assists identified students with transporting materials or supplies as needed
• Assists identified students with specific personal and physical needs
• Assists with bulletin boards and decorations for instructional purposes and for special events
• Supervises students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
• Communicates clearly and positively with students and all stakeholders
• Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, class change and clothing routines
• Serves as a source of information and assists any substitute teacher assigned to the class
• Attends staff meetings, and serves on committees as required
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, Principal or his/her designee
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with Principal, supervising teacher, students, parents, staff and public
• Participates in professional learning activities which align with school improvement goals
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward work assignment
• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting could be required
• Accepts responsibility for the work assigned and accepts constructive criticism
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION
Must meet educational requirements as related to certification