Special Education and General Ed Paraprofessional - Cobb County School District
Marietta, GA 30060
About the Job
REQUIREMENTS:
- Education Level: Hold an associate degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution; Have completed 2 years (60 semester hours) of college coursework above the remedial level at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution with a grade of "C" or better. Hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
- Certification/License Required: Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate which includes in-service training related to the position
- Experience: None
- Physical Activities: Routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities; ability to lift a student to a weight of 60 pounds without assistance; ability to perform a two-person lift for students over 60 pounds.
- Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
- Exhibits professionalism in all job-related situations; follows professional ethics in all work-related activities; presents a personal appearance that enhances the image of the school.
- Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures.
- Assists the classroom teacher in the preparation and implementation of class activities.
- Assists classroom teachers with the record-keeping process and data collection.
- Participates in school functions, field trips, and extracurricular activities as indicated.
- Participates in ongoing in-service training.
- Assists with hall duty and bus loading and unloading as directed.
- Assumes a lead role with the substitute teacher when the classroom teacher is absent.
- Assists with toileting, diapering, food preparation, feeding, and other delegated medical procedures as directed.
- Assists with the movement of students from one area of the school to another or a specialized position.
- Assists with instruction, positioning, and therapy as directed by related services personnel.
- Assists in maintaining a sanitary environment; handles body fluids following universal precautions.
- Assists in implementing community-based instruction or community/campus-based skills training without direct on-site supervision by State guidelines.
- Monitors the classroom during the teacher's participation in IEP meetings or other activities/planning that require the teacher to be out of the room.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
NOTE: Locations are based on school needs.
To see availability in schools follow the steps below.
- Go to www.cobbk12.org/page/294/employment
- Click on Paraprofessional Regular Ed or Paraprofessional Special Ed
Source : Cobb County School District
