AU Paraprofessional, Special Education

Summary

Paraprofessionals may serve in a classroom or media center. Incumbents in the Paraprofessional position are responsible for providing assistance to students and staff as indicated in the duties below related the individual's assignment.

Essential Duties

• Assists the teacher in the preparation of educational materials for students.
• Works individually with students and/or in small groups to help reinforce learning objectives.
• Assists with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, and grading quizzes as assigned.
• Participates in lunchroom, recess, hall-monitoring, and bus duties.
• Assists with preparing and maintaining bulletin boards and other learning centers areas for instruction.
• Participates in required additional training related to the Dual Immersion Model if applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must pass the GACE para assessment; in lieu of the GACE Assessment and have 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of a grade of C or better; hold an Associate's Degree or higher at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution is acceptable.

Certification/Licensure

• Must be able to obtain Georgia PSC Paraprofessional Certificate.

Experience Qualifications

• 0 – 1 year experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Classroom experience and/or proven ability to work with children preferred.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with students and adults.
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility.
• If working as a Paraprofessional in the Dual Immersion program, should exhibit proficiency in spoken and written language of instruction.

Working Conditions

Classroom environment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds.
• May require lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping or crouching.
• Requires ability to move and control an adult-sized wheelchair.
• Typically sitting, standing, walking.