Paraprofessional-Special Education - Adapted Curriculum
Clarke County School District · Clarke County, GA · Yesterday
EducationFull-time
Essential Functions
- Administers achievement and diagnostics tests as directed by the teacher (math and reading tests, etc.)
- Affords assistance to students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments and training for accomplishing daily tasks (listening to students read, providing writing assistance, help with computer learning programs, toilet training, etc.)
- Implements independent study, enrichment work, remedial work, and daily physical cleanliness (toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, hair brushing, self-feeding, etc.)
- Maintains classroom equipment, work area supplies, and learning aids (computers, drawing materials, etc.)
- Maintains a safe and positive learning environment by monitoring individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom restrooms, bus loading/unloading, etc.)
- Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.)
- Responds to emergency situations (injured student, fights, etc.)
- Supports classroom teachers (storytelling, reading, drill work, special one-on-one work, assisting in lunchroom, adaptive P.E routines, etc.)
Marginal Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- At least 21 years’ of age (Individuals who have a minimum credit hours and hold an Associate Degree or higher teaching credential do not have to meet the minimum 21 years of age requirement)
- Paraprofessional license OR have passed the paraprofessional assessment
- Physical Requirements: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, significant fine finger dexterity, generally the job requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing.
Continuing Education/Training
Maintains all licenses and certifications
Clearances
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance