$ supplement in addition to the base salary.
This position is a part of the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (Regional Program).
Overall Purpose
Works in a self-contained classroom environment under the direction of the special education teacher. The students’ disabilities range from mild to severe.
Implement programming designed by the teacher for children in activities designed to promote social, physical, adaptive, and intellectual growth.
Attend to children’s basic needs by feeding, dressing, lifting, changing and toilet training them. Assist the special education teacher with enforcing the rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.
Essential Functions
- Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and / or reinforcing learning concepts.
- Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs to include, but not limited to transferring to and from wheelchairs;
lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.
- Assists with the inventory, maintenance and care of equipment.
- Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. tube feeding, medication, etc.
for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
- Assists with managing the behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
- Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
- Monitors individual and / or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, car and / or bus loading / unloading, etc.
and responds to emergency and non-emergency situations for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Maintains confidentiality of students and other professional information.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED Certificate required.
60 Semester hours of college credit from an accredited educational institution or
a passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment required.
Successful experience in job related area preferred.
Physical Requirements
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : significant lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and / or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
Education / Training
Maintains all licenses and certifications.
Clearances
Criminal Background Check
FLSA Status / Work Calendar
Non-Exempt / 182
Art Teacher - Gen Ed 2024/2025
Minimum 1+ years teaching experience required. If youre interested, please see details below!. Hiring for a General Education Art Teacher grades 1. Further details will be provided on the interview. ...
Special Education Teacher Needed for 2024-2025 School Year Contract
We are staffing for a Special Education teacher for the ongoing school year for a school district in. This contract assignment would start August 2024, and continue through May 2025 with possible summer opportunities, as well. Must have an active Teaching License with Special Education Certification...
Adapted Curriculum Special Education Teacher Job 2024/2025 - Winder, Georgia
Bachelors degree in education and then Masters or Doctoral Degree in Special Education or Teaching Students with Special Needs. Collaborating with teachers, parents, and professionals to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs. Minimum 1+ years ...
Paraprofessional - Special Ed (MILD) - 2024/2025
Semester hours of college credit from an accredited educational institution or. Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning conce...
Paraprofessional, Special Education 1:1 (Kingsley ES) 2024-2025
Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university is required. High school diploma/GED and a passing score on the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Paraprofessional Assessment is required. Title: Paraprofessional, Special Education. Supports teac...
Paraprofessional - Exceptional Student Education - MOID (2024-2025 School Year) FVE
Applicants with a high school diploma, GED, or have earned less than 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college credits (no grades below a C) are required to pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment to be qualified for consideration as a Paraprofessional. Applicants who have earned 60 semester hour...
Paraprofessional, ADA Support (Fernbank ES) 2024-2025
The selected candidate must be caring and motivated to work with special needs students. Assists impaired teachers with assessment of student performance (standardized and non-standardized testing) and other recordkeeping tasks. Assists impaired teachers with the development and organization of appr...
Paraprofessional - Exceptional Student Education - Autism AC (2024-2025 School Year) WES
Applicants with a high school diploma, GED, or have earned less than 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college credits (no grades below a C) are required to pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment to be qualified for consideration as a Paraprofessional. Applicants who have earned 60 semester hour...
Special Education Paraprofessional (Margaret Harris Comprehensive) 2024-2025
Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university is required. High school diploma/GED and a passing score on the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Paraprofessional Assessment is required. Title: Paraprofessional, Special Education. Supports teac...
Paraprofessional - Exceptional Student Education - IRR (2024-2025 School Year) EXCEL
Applicants with a high school diploma, GED, or have earned less than 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college credits (no grades below a C) are required to pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment to be qualified for consideration as a Paraprofessional. Applicants who have earned 60 semester hour...