Special population paraprofessional job description

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required, and Para Assessment test or Minimum of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hour of college coursework. Associates degree or higher in lieu of above.

• Certification/License: Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate.

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions

The physical abilities and other conditions of continued employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of physical abilities and other conditions of continued employment which may be required of positions in this class. Purpose Built Schools Atlanta encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.

• Vision : Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Hearing : Ability to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
• Speech : Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.
• Upper Body Mobility : Ability to use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
• Strength : Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.
• Environmental Requirements : Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
• Mental Requirements : Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgment and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records.

Purpose Built Schools Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Purpose Built Schools Atlanta assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

JOB TITLE: Special Population Paraprofessional

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under direction of the school principal and special education teacher, plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of the students to ensure success. Supervise students in a variety of school related settings. Communicate and interact with students and staff. Assist in the development, selection and modification of instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices. Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities. Adhere to Henry County Schools' policies, regulations and procedures. Participation in staff development and Safety Care training required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Assists in the planning of a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the needs, interests and abilities of the students in accordance with the student's IEP.
* Meets and instructs students in the locations and at the times designated on a regular and consistent basis.
* Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
* Assists in the provision of an instructional program to meet the needs of the students.
* Assists in the preparation of classes assigned by organizing materials and supplies prior to instruction.
* Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals
* Reviews the objectives for all lessons, units, projects and assignments and clearly communicates these objectives to students.
* Plans for and utilizes instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
* Implements all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
* Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, HCPS policy and administrative regulation.
* Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, enforce reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
* Attends staff meetings as required by the school administration.
* Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university or completion of 48 credit hours from an accredited college or university or passing score on the ParaPro examination.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects, and some light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Work requires reaching, pushing, and pulling, use of hands to grasp, handle or feel, fine manipulation, and repetitive motions. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of office equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. The worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required to employees to this job.

Position will be posted until filled.

Henry County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to limited funds, Henry County Public Schools is unable to sponsor Visas.

Temporary/Duration of need contract.

177 Days per year.

7 Hours per day.

Grade 40: $13.87-$15.85 per hour.

Application Procedure: Apply online

Title: Paraprofessional II/Special Education

Locations: Title I Sites

Department: Special Services (Support)

Immediate Supervisor: Special Education Teacher of Record

Job Objective: Assisting special education students as they receive the services mandated on their Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Paraprofessionals will provide instructional support and services under the direct supervision of a fully certified teacher. Paraprofessionals support students with needs such as safety, academics, social, behavioral, and physical, while always striving to allow for appropriate levels of student independence. Paraprofessionals assist the teacher with classroom preparation and management, such as organizing instructional materials and maintaining documentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Adhere to federal laws; state regulations; district policy; including maintaining confidentiality regarding students.
* Adhere to all building site procedures; classroom management rules and routines; as well as safety practices and procedures in all work venues.
* Responsible for following directives of certified school personnel and carrying through with all activities deemed appropriate by the teacher who has classroom instruction and management responsibilities.
* Supervise designated student(s) in a variety of educational settings (e.g., classroom, playground, specials (P.E., Music, Art), arrival and departure from school, busses, hallways, media center, computer lab, transition program job sites, etc.).
* Assist with implementation of accommodations and/or modifications in mainstream classroom.
* Accompany students to related services therapy sessions when appropriate.
* Implement behavior modification techniques.
* Mediate interpersonal conflicts between students. Provide reinforcement and support according to IEPs and/or individual behavior plans.
* Assist in preparation of classroom activities, materials, and subsequent follow-up/cleanup.
* Collect data and documentation relative to student performance and behavior.
* Demonstrate an understanding of prompt hierarchies (e.g., visual, verbal etc.).
* Keep attendance; assist in calculations of data sheets.
* Work with groups or individuals as instructed by the certified staff.
* Supervise children during assemblies, rehearsals and performances of programs during the school day.
* Supervise lunch and recess times.
* Communicate with teacher all relevant observations and insights regarding the student's program, behavior modifications, and progress of students.
* If school site participates in Special Olympics, Paraprofessional will assist in teaching and conditioning of student preparation for Special Olympics; as well as accompany students to Special Olympics.
* Assist students using the restroom, change diapers, clean-up after student accidents.
* Assist with daily living activities (e.g., may include but not limited to, eating, brushing teeth, buttoning, zipping, shoe tying, combing hair, etc.).
* Assist with pre-vocational skills (e.g., sorting, sequencing, job type task-sweeping, cleaning, etc.).
* Attend in-service training sessions.
* Maintain required certifications.
* Other duties as assigned.

Length of Contract: One hundred seventy-seven (177) contract days.

Salary commensurate with experience on the negotiated agreement of the Support Employees of Edmond (SEE).

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by Immediate Supervisor(s) in collaboration with Site Administration in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policies, state law, and the negotiated agreement with the Support Employees of Edmond (SEE).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

None.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Schoolwide Title I sites require Paraprofessional's have completed 48 semester hours of college coursework; or obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or pass the ParaPro Assessment or the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET).

Former experience with children, particularly special needs children is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

In addition to the above requirements, within 120 calendar days of employment a Special Education Paraprofessional must complete the following requirements: all Eight OSDE Paraprofessional Pepper Modules, maintain current CPR/First Aid certification, and Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens yearly training. As well as, six hours of district provided professional development each year.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Paraprofessionals must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, and to write simple correspondence. The Paraprofessional will need to be able to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group situations to students and other employees of the school district.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Paraprofessional must have the ability to perform basic math operations, including figuring percentages, fractions and possibly ratios. Maintain accurate data records, which provide documentation of students' programs under the supervision of the special education teacher, administrator, and other professionals as needed.

REASONING SKILLS:

Paraprofessional should have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished to them in written, oral, chart/diagram, or scheduled format.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to use computer and computer related programs and other technologies needed to perform essential job functions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff. Dress in appropriate clothing. Demonstrate punctuality and good attendance, report absences as directed by administration. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Knowledge of confidentiality laws. Demonstrate caring and compassionate personality & patience. Ability to make responsible judgments for students' safety.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from a standing, kneeling or crawling position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Inside Edmond Public School District facilities, outdoors during all types of weather and in a variety of educational settings, playgrounds, and busses. Paraprofessional is in regular contact with students, the general public and other EPS personnel.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Rev 06-28-2021