Special Education Paraprofessional (AU)
On-site · Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Paraprofessional role supporting Special Education in a classroom or media center. Assists the teacher in preparing educational materials, works with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning objectives, and helps with daily routines including distributing/collecting supplies, attendance, and grading quizzes. Participates in lunchroom, recess, hall-monitoring, and bus duties; assists with bulletin boards and learning centers; may participate in training related to the Dual Immersion Model; performs other duties as assigned. Requires High School Diploma or GED (with additional options through GACE/paraprofessional credentials or an Associate’s degree or higher), Georgia PSC Paraprofessional Certificate, and 0-1 year of experience. Must handle confidential information, communicate effectively, and be flexible. Ability to lift 30-50 pounds with assistance and move an adult-sized wheelchair may be required; dual-immersion language proficiency preferred for program involvement.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Must pass the GACE para assessment; in lieu of the GACE Assessment and have 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of a grade of C or better; hold an Associate's Degree or higher at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution is acceptable
- Must be able to obtain Georgia PSC Paraprofessional Certificate
- 0 – 1 year experience required
- Classroom experience and/or proven ability to work with children preferred
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions quickly and accurately
- Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with students and adults
- Excellent organizational skills and flexibility
- If working as a Paraprofessional in the Dual Immersion program, should exhibit proficiency in spoken and written language of instruction
- Working Conditions: Classroom environment
- Physical Demands: Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance; push or pull up to 50 pounds
- May require lifting, bending kneeling, reaching, stooping or crouching; move and control an adult-sized wheelchair
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