Paraprofessional-Special Education

Essential Duties

• 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.)
• Monitors 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.)

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Paraprofessional license OR have passed the paraprofessional assessment
• Maintains all licenses and certifications
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Skills-based Competencies: Operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; adhering to safety practices and procedures; administering first aid and/or prescribed medications; applying physical restraint practices; and promoting activities and/or events.
• Knowledge-based Competencies: Concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; age appropriate activities/behaviors; classroom instructional media and technology; cultural differences of student population; health standards and hazards; job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; methods of instruction and training; operation of office equipment and technology; school safety and security practices.
• Ability-based Competencies: Scheduling activities; gathering and/or collating data; and using job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; working with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operating equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; working with a variety of data; and utilizing a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds; working extended hours and working with frequent interruptions.

Physical Abilities And Working Conditions

• Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing.

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities

• Environmental requirements: Mental Requirements: Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing. It is the policy of the Clarke County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, religion, disability or any other legally protected status in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.