Paraprofessional

Georgia Department of Revenue • Macon, GA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Education is recruiting an experienced Instruction Paraprofessional at the Georgia Academy for the Blind in Macon, Georgia. Under direct supervision, the position assists an instructor or teacher in providing education and training to students who are visually impaired and have other disabilities. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience working in an instructional or childcare setting; or one year of experience required at the lower level Instruction Paraprofessional 1 (EDS010) or equivalent position.
• Must be able to deliver ABA therapy or possess a comparable skill set to meet the needs of the EBD program as required by the student’s IEP.

Nice To Haves

• Paraprofessional Certificate.
• Experience working with visually impaired, blind, hard of hearing, deaf, deaf-blind, or multi-disabled students.
• Knowledge and/or basic skills in Braille.
• Knowledge of assistive technology devices.
• EBD or ABA certification or experience working with EBD students.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in maintaining an effective learning environment.
• Assist students with individual physical needs, including daily living and functional training activities such as self-care, feeding, and leisure activities.
• Plan and conduct child development activities.
• Monitor and supervise various classroom functions.
• Obtain and/or prepare instructional materials and aids in appropriate formats for students.
• Complete documentation of student progress.
• Attend seminars, conferences, required job-related training, and other staff development programs.
• May serve on committees.
• Deliver ABA therapy or possess a comparable skill set to meet the needs of the EBD program as required by the student’s IEP.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED