Categorical Paraprofessional – Visually Impaired
About The Position
A & Associates is seeking a certified paraprofessional for a one-on-one student support assignment at Hopewell Middle School in Fulton County Schools. The work involves assisting students and staff according to assigned responsibilities. Fulton County Schools identifies the opening as Categorical Paraprofessional – Behavior. Behavior experience or a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential is a plus, but an RBT credential does not replace the required active paraprofessional certificate. The assignment is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in a classroom environment. It is a contract assignment subject to the school’s staffing needs and may end if the school fills the position directly. Fulton County Schools states that direct hiring ends the first week of March; if the position remains unfilled then, the contractor will remain for the rest of the school year. Applicants must provide a current résumé and active paraprofessional certificate, be available for fingerprinting, and be able to begin after required onboarding. Fulton County Schools personnel will communicate official start dates. A & Associates provides staffing, security, and insurance services and states that it offers equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Active Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) paraprofessional certificate before submission.
- Successful completion of the Paraprofessional GACE, as specifically required by Fulton County Schools for contractor submissions.
- Availability Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions quickly and accurately.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with students and adults.
- Excellent organizational skills and flexibility.
- Ability to lift and carry 30–50 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds.
- Ability to move and control an adult-sized wheelchair.
- Provide a current résumé and active paraprofessional certificate; be available for fingerprinting and able to begin after required onboarding.
Nice To Haves
- Classroom experience and/or proven ability to work with children.
- Experience with behavior or a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential.
- Proficiency in the spoken and written language of instruction if assigned to a Dual Immersion program.
Responsibilities
- Assist the teacher in preparing educational materials for students.
- Work individually with students and/or in small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
- Assist with daily routines, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, and grading quizzes as assigned.
- Participate in lunchroom, recess, hall-monitoring, and bus duties.
- Assist with preparing and maintaining bulletin boards and other instructional learning areas.
- Participate in required additional training related to the Dual Immersion Model, if applicable.
- Perform other duties assigned by the appropriate administrator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
