Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

Reports to: Building Principal/Director
Work Schedule: 190-Day Contract
Hours to Work: 8 hours

Primary Function: 

Working under the direction of a certified teacher, provide support services in the classroom including:

DESIRED BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in providing modified instruction and/or previous experience serving in a separate class setting and providing specially designed instruction
• Flexible, energetic, positive attitude
• A student advocate; a good working relationship with parents
• Experience in a variety of special education settings is preferred, specifically self-contained environments that require assistance with physical needs (feeding, toileting, lifting, and mobility), health care procedures, behavioral management, and support addressing social-emotional needs.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of two years of college credit OR a high school diploma and a passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional assessment test is required. Experience working with children of all ages is preferred.

The individual must have or be eligible to hold a Georgia Paraprofessional License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).