Paraprofessional

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school diploma or GED
• •Pass score on one of the paraprofessional assessments
• •Two or more years of college
• •Passing score on one of the paraprofessional assessments within the first calendar year of employment
• •Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate
• •Physically able to perform assigned duties
• •Acceptable criminal background check
• •Ability to relate to and work with students and adults in a positive manner
• •Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues
• •Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• •Ability to perform clerical tasks
• •Ability to plan and organize
• •Ability to be flexible
• •Ability to maintain confidentiality
• •Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
• •Basic English skills
• •Basic mathematics skills
• •Basic knowledge of technology
• •Ability to apply knowledge to assigned areas of responsibility
• •Knowledge of operation of office and audio-visual equipment
• •Additional skills and training in providing for the specific physical needs of special needs students
• •Physical restraint skills
• •Diaper changing skills
• •Hygiene/toileting needs skills
• •Ability to lift a student up to a weight of 60 pounds without assistance
• •Ability to perform a two person lift for students over 60 pounds
• •Observes assigned work hours
• •Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance
• •Follows the daily schedule as prescribed
• •Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes
• •Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by the teacher
• •Provides extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and/or mental disabilities
• •Assists as directed by the teacher in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP team
• •Assists the teacher in preparing materials and equipment for direct instructional activity, including locating, copying, collating, distributing and/or grouping materials to support instructional activities planned by the teacher
• •Assists with bulletin boards and decorations for instructional purposes and for special events
• •Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
• •Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, and clothing routines
• •Serves as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned to the class
• •Attends staff meetings, and serves on committees as required
• •Performs other duties as assigned by the teacher, principal or his/her designee
• •Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community
• •Maintains a cooperative working relationship with principal, supervising teacher, students, parents, staff and public
• •Participates in professional learning activities which align with school improvement goals
• •Participates in staff development opportunities provided by the county
• •Demonstrates a positive attitude toward work assignment
• •Accepts responsibility for the work assigned
• •Maintains appropriate appearance and personal hygiene
• •Accepts constructive criticism