Paraprofessional - Special Education (Anticipated Vacancy 2025-2026)
About The Position
The Paraprofessional - Special Education is a vital and supportive member of the PCSD team, working collaboratively with educators, support staff, and administration to achieve the shared goal of ensuring all students receive the education they need to succeed both today and tomorrow. This role is performed within a school environment, overseen by the school principal, where teamwork and dedication to student success are paramount. All staff are expected to fully adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, continuously demonstrating a strong understanding of the tasks and responsibilities their roles require. Moreover, they must embody the core belief that every action we take is driven by a commitment to the best interests of our students.
Requirements
- Education level must be in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines
- Certification as mandated by the Professional Standards Commission
Responsibilities
- Provide support to students in resource, self-contained and/or regular classroom settings
- Assist with supervision of students
- Conduct small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher
- Assist with student assessment, grading work and tests, and collecting data on student progress
- Assist with routine recordkeeping
- Assist with preparation of materials for instruction, including copying of materials, construction of displays/bulletin boards, learning centers and manipulatives
- Locate, operate, and return needed equipment
- Participates in school functions, field trips and extracurricular activities, as indicated.
- Performs specialized health care procedures including gastrostomy feedings, tracheotomy care, catheterization (e.g., reinsertion of trach, suctioning).
- Assists with toileting, diapering, feeding, and meeting other physical needs.
- Assists with the movement of students from one area of the school to another, or with specialized positioning using lumbar belt as required.
- Assist with classroom housekeeping
- Assist in ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials
- Assist with school-wide supervision such as loading/unloading buses
- Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position
- Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, and punctual manner
- Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment
- Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities
- Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures
- Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies
- Performs other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees