Special Education Preschool Paraprofessional

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Their Families While Having FUN as Part of a Collaborative Team!

To continue the application process please click on this link for two assessments from Predictive Index. Each will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete.

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Would you like to...

• Work for an organization that values you as an individual?
• Work in a supportive mentoring environment from educators with 25+ years of knowledge and industry understanding?
• Have fun while being an educator to young children?
• Work in a clean facility with a supportive team?
• Earn a competitive wage with great benefits opportunities for growth

Seven Oaks Academy is a privately owned and operated preschool with a dynamic history of serving our local community in Lilburn, GA since 1988.

Our core values which we hire, train, retain and assess our team needs include :

1) Respect - We place a high value of respect for our children and their families, each other as teammates, ourselves as individuals, our local community, the reputation of our school and the cultural diversity of our world.

2) No Excuses - Each person on our team is accountable for their own "B.E.D." - we do not Blame; Excuse or Deny. We are reliable, on time, responsible and dedicated to early learning.

3) Play Dough - We are fun like play dough by being creative, enthusiastic about life and positive go-getters. We laugh "with our bellies" and do it often each day.

4) Team Player - We are humble, supportive, have each others back, dedicated, compassionate team players that trust each other to achieve our goals.

We are interviewing for a Montessori Teacher. A MINIMUM of 1 year of Montessori experience is preferred and the minimum education requirement for a is a bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent PSC certification AND Montessori Certification.

Seven Oaks Academy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Skills Qualifications : Knowledge of child development; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; effective interpersonal skills;

knowledge of office and media equipment; and ability to act as a representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Primary Responsibilities : Provide support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular education classroom, special education classroom, community, and assisting in implementing plans for instruction, monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time, providing information to appropriate school personnel, and attending Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings.

1. Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and / or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher (i.e. reinforcement of IEP goals and objectives, etc.

for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing IEP objectives as well as providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.

2. Administer immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (i.e. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.

for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.

3. Administer tests, homework, and make-up work for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.

4. Assist medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students’ personal hygiene.

5. Assist students with disabilities with grooming, community accessibility, and other appropriate areas as assigned by teacher (i.

e. feed, brush teeth, toileting, diapering, transferring to bus from wheelchairs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting students with their daily needs.

7. Confer with teachers (special education and / or regular education teacher) on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and / or implementing IEP objectives.

8. Implement and collect data under the supervision of assigned teacher and behavioral plans designed by IEP teams for the purpose of presenting and / or reinforcing learning.

9. Monitor special education students (i.e. classroom, field trips, community skills, lunchroom, playground, during life enrichment activities, etc.

for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

10. Perform record keeping and support functions (i.e. data collection, student files, checking papers, attendance, daily logs, etc.

for the purpose of supporting the teacher in providing necessary records / materials.

11. Provide under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (i.

e. math groups, science experiments, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implementing IEP plans.

12. Respond to emergency situations (i.e. injured students, fights, behavior problems, abusive students, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and including physical de-escalation procedures with necessary training.

13. Provide effective principles and procedures of crisis intervention.

14. Assist with monitoring duties which may include hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and / or bus duty as assigned.

a. Ensure appropriate student conduct during these periods.

b. Escort students to designated activity areas.

15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk.

The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, have significant finger dexterity and / or reach. The employee is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to use the following physical demands : significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling.

The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and / or illness. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties

• Arrange indoor or outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, or safety.
• Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement.
• Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.
• Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
• Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
• Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all Montessori lessons, units, and projects to students, parents, or guardians.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Modify the general Montessori preschool curriculum for special-needs students.
• Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development.
• Plan and supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, or demonstrations.
• Support the Lead Guide / Teacher with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.
• Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
• Serve meals or snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
• Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, or social skills, to preschool students with special needs.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
• Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.
• Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, or potential.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
• Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise preschool programs.
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals.
• Control the inventory or distribution of classroom equipment, materials, or supplies.
• Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.
• Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills.
• Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.

Requirements

License and Certification Qualifications : Paraprofessional Educator certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) required.

Education Qualifications : High school diploma or equivalent and passed the Praxis Parapro Assessment (prior to March 1, 2007) or the GACE Parapro Assessment required.

In lieu of assessments, 60 semester or 90 quarter hours from a PSC approved college or university are required.

Experience Qualifications : Experience in a licensed child care environment preferred.

Nice To Haves

• American Sign Language Browser
• 3-5 years previous experienced in a licensed early learning childcare center

Benefits

Join an Exceptional Team in an environment filled with smiling faces and friendly attitudes. As a member of the Seven Oaks Team, you are valued and an important part of our success.

Our teachers and staff are lifelong learners dedicated to supporting each family we serve.

Enjoy exciting and innovative benefits such as :

• A relaxed and casual uniform so you can be comfortable while maintaining a professionalism workplace environment.
• Quarterly Team Bonding Activities
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off for Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, and your Birthday, too!
• Annual anniversary "bonus pay"
• Monthly Team Member of The Month recognition program
• Annual Team Community Service Project

About Us

Seven Oaks Academy is a Montessori preschool in Lilburn, Georgia. Our mission is to plant seeds where a child can blossom, explore and more.

We celebrate each child's individuality and help them discover how they can best contribute to our world and culture. All children are naturally curious and love to learn;

we support this innate drive by providing environments that meet children's developmental needs, by having a staff of loving and well-prepared adults, and by building a community of families that actively support our mission.

Why do so many families choose Montessori?

Individualized learning

Lessons are designed and given to each child when they are most ready to learn.

Whole child education

Social, emotional, and physical development is emphasized along with academic skills.

Empowered by choice

Freedom to move and choose activities fosters independence and self-confidence.

Supported by research

Current neurology and human development research consistently backs Montessori.

Visit www.sevenoaksacademy.org for more information about our school.