SY 25-26 Paraprofessional, Autism - Full-time

diploma from a GaDOE-approved and accredited institution is required.nbsp;nbsp;emPreferred/em: Associates degree/li
/ol
pnbsp;/p
pExperience, Skill, and Certification:nbsp;/p
pnbsp;/p
ul
liMust meet Highly Qualified criteria for state licensure of either:/li
/ul
p- 2 years of college course credits;/p
p- Associates degree; or/p
p- Passing score on the state approved assessment./p
ul
liDemonstrable ability to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher and to guide students with enrichment, remedial, and independent work as set up by the teacher/li
liKnowledge of general office computer software applications, as well as use of the internet/li
liAppropriate oral and written communications skills with students, parents, and co-workers/li
liMust have the physical ability, dexterity, endurance, and temperament to work with students having special needs/li
/ul
pNOTE: For certain student populations, position may require specialized training (SID/PID, autism); the ability to lift and physically manage students who may weigh over 100 pounds; the use of specialized equipment; the ability to assist with or perform personal activities such as feeding, toileting and/p
pdiapering; or other special abilities. If necessary, these will be discussed in the interview./p
pnbsp;/p
pPreferred:/p
pnbsp;/p
ul
liExperience with the set up and operation of instructional equipment and materials/li
liExperience in managing the behavior of children/li
liExperience with children with special needs/li
/ul
pnbsp;/p
pDuties and Responsibilities:/p
pnbsp;/p
ol
liAssists with instruction, using both the general curriculum and the modified curriculum (Unique Learning System), for assigned students in support of, and under the direction of, the Classroom Teacher./li
liInstructs students 1:1, in small groups, in whole group, and during Discrete Trial Teaching sessions using the general or modified curriculum, in support of, and under the direction of, the Classroom Teacher./li
liPrepares and engages in activities and supplemental lessons based on both the general curriculum and GSE Extended Content Standards, in support of, and under the direction of, the Classroom Teacher./li
liProctors the administration of the GMAS and/or GAA 2.0./li
liAssists with physical needs and safety of students with autism, including but not limited to feeding, toileting, diapering, and lifting, under the direction of the Classroom Teacher. This may include other daily care routines as necessary./li
liPrepares activities under the guidance of the Classroom Teacher including preparation of bulletin boards, displays, exhibits, and related classroom and school displays./li
liParticipates in in-service training programs, including Testing Protocols and trainings with service providers based on the specific needs of students, including but not limited to feeding protocols, lifting protocols, etc./li
liProvides pertinent information to Classroom Teacher related to student Present Levels of Performance for preparation of IEP meetings./li
liAssists with progress monitoring of IEP goals, under the direction of the Classroom Teacher./li
liReports pertinent information to Classroom Teacher which will ensure student safety and improved student academic outcomes when needed./li
liAssists Classroom Teacher with non-instructional duties such as: breakfast/snack/lunch time, bathroom, and/or clothing routines, and procedures to ensure the supervision and safety of students./li
liAssists individuals and/or small groups of students in various educational settings including general education classrooms, the media center, computer lab, and community-based instructional settings./li
liAssists with clerical duties under the direction of the Classroom Teacher or Principal./li
liAssists with instruction in the physical education program as necessary./li
liPerforms other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization./li
liAssists with implementation of student Behavior Intervention Plans./li
liSupports and implements positive behavior strategies, including principles of Applied Behavior Analysis./li
liCollaborates and cooperates with autism program support staff (BCBAs, autism interventionists) to ensure students receive positive behavioral supports./li
/ol
pnbsp;/p
pnbsp;/p
pstrongTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/strong/p
pIncumbents will be considered ldquo;at will. Appropriate pay will be determined/p
pbased on the Grade 102 of the classified hourly scale and allowable experience as/p
pdetermined by Human Resources. The work calendar will be the 200 days/p
pclassified calendar. This position is non-exempt. Rev. 01/2021/p
pnbsp;/p
pstrongNON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/strong/p
pA responsibility is considered to be ldquo;non-essentialrdquo; (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:/p
ul
liit is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or/li
liit could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup./li
/ul
pNote the responsibility number from the list in the ldquo;Duties and Responsibilitiesrdquo; section for those responsibilities that could be considered ldquo;non-essentialrdquo; based on this definition./p
pnbsp;/p
pCertain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered ldquo;non-essentialrdquo; in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an ldquo;individual caserdquo; basis./p
pnbsp;/p
pstrongPHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS/strong/p
pMost jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below./p
pnbsp;/p
pstrongOFFICE/strongnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands./p
pnbsp;/p
pstrongEXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS/strong/p
p(Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.)/p
p[x] Occasional heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds etc./p
p[ ] Frequent climbing up to ____ feet, and/or working on building roofs./p
p[ ] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, and other airborne/p
pmatter./p
p[ ] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other/p
ppotential hazards./p
p[X ] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods./p
p[X] Other: Incumbent must have a valid driverrsquo;s license, reliable/p
ptransportation, and ability to travel within the county as required by the/p
pjob./p
p[ X ] Other: Exposure to communicable diseases. May be exposed to/p
pinfectious materials/diseases, chemicals, and/or solvents. Must be able to lift/p
pand transport students as necessary with assistance./p
pstrongPRIMARY FUNCTION/strong: This position is responsible for providing educational support and personal assistance in an autism program classroom under the direction of the teacher./p
pnbsp;/p
pstrongREPORTS TO/strong: Principal/p
pstrongSALARY SCHEDULE/strong:nbsp;102/p
pstrongWORK DAYS/strong: 200/p
pnbsp;/p
pstrongREQUIREMENTS:/strong/p
ol
liEducation Level: A GED or a standard high school diploma from a GaDOE-approved and accredited institution is required.nbsp;nbsp;emPreferred/em: Associates degree/li
/ol
pnbsp;/p
pExperience, Skill, and Certification:nbsp;/p
pnbsp;/p
ul
liMust meet Highly Qualified criteria for state licensure of either:/li
/ul
p- 2 years of college course credits;/p
p- Associates degree; or/p
p- Passing score on the state approved assessment./p
ul
liDemonstrable ability to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher and to guide students with enrichment, remedial, and independent work as set up by the teacher/li
liKnowledge of general office computer software applications, as well as use of the internet/li
liAppropriate oral and written communications skills with students, parents, and co-workers/li
liMust have the physical ability, dexterity, endurance, and temperament to work with students having special needs/li
/ul
pNOTE: For certain student populations, position may require specialized training (SID/PID, autism); the ability to lift and physically manage students who may weigh over 100 pounds; the use of specialized equipment; the ability to assist with or perform personal activities such as feeding, toileting and/p
pdiapering; or other special abilities. If necessary, these will be discussed in the interview./p
pnbsp;/p
pPreferred:/p
pnbsp;/p
ul
liExperience with the set up and operation of instructional equipment and materials/li
liExperience in managing the behavior of children/li
liExperience with children with special needs/li
/ul
pnbsp;/p
pDuties and Responsibilities:/p
pnbsp;/p
ol
liAssists with instruction, using both the general curriculum and the modified curriculum (Unique Learning System), for assigned students in support of, and under the direction of, the Classroom Teacher./li
liInstructs students 1:1, in small groups, in whole group, and during Discrete Trial Teaching sessions using the general or modified curriculum, in support of, and under the direction of, the Classroom Teacher./li
liPrepares and engages in activities and supplemental lessons based on both the general curriculum and GSE Extended Content Standards, in support of, and under the direction of, the Classroom Teacher./li
liProctors the administration of the GMAS and/or GAA 2.0./li
liAssists with physical needs and safety of students with autism, including but not limited to feeding, toileting, diapering, and lifting, under the direction of the Classroom Teacher. This may include other daily care routines as necessary./li
liPrepares activities under the guidance of the Classroom Teacher including preparation of bulletin boards, displays, exhibits, and related classroom and school displays./li
liParticipates in in-service training programs, including Testing Protocols and trainings with service providers based on the specific needs of students, including but not limited to feeding protocols, lifting protocols, etc./li
liProvides pertinent information to Classroom Teacher related to student Present Levels of Performance for preparation of IEP meetings./li
liAssists with progress monitoring of IEP goals, under the direction of the Classroom Teacher./li
liReports pertinent information to Classroom Teacher which will ensure student safety and improved student academic outcomes when needed./li
liAssists Classroom Teacher with non-instructional duties such as: breakfast/snack/lunch time, bathroom, and/or clothing routines, and procedures to ensure the supervision and safety of students./li
liAssists individuals and/or small groups of students in various educational settings including general education classrooms, the media center, computer lab, and community-based instructional settings./li
liAssists with clerical duties under the direction of the Classroom Teacher or Principal./li
liAssists with instruction in the physical education program as necessary./li
liPerforms other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization./li
liAssists with implementation of student Behavior Intervention Plans./li
liSupports and implements positive behavior strategies, including principles of Applied Behavior Analysis./li
liCollaborates and cooperates with autism program support staff (BCBAs, autism interventionists) to ensure students receive positive behavioral supports./li
/ol
pnbsp;/p
pnbsp;/p
pstrongTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/strong/p
pIncumbents will be considered ldquo;at will. Appropriate pay will be determined/p
pbased on the Grade 102 of the classified hourly scale and allowable experience as/p
pdetermined by Human Resources. The work calendar will be the 200 days/p
pclassified calendar. This position is non-exempt. Rev. 01/2021/p
pnbsp;/p
pstrongNON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/strong/p
pA responsibility is considered to be ldquo;non-essentialrdquo; (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:/p
ul
liit is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or/li
liit could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup./li
/ul
pNote the responsibility number from the list in the ldquo;Duties and Responsibilitiesrdquo; section for those responsibilities that could be considered ldquo;non-essentialrdquo; based on this definition./p
pnbsp;/p
pCertain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered ldquo;non-essentialrdquo; in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an ldquo;individual caserdquo; basis./p
pnbsp;/p
pstrongPHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS/strong/p
pMost jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below./p
pnbsp;/p
pstrongOFFICE/strongnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands./p
pnbsp;/p
pstrongEXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS/strong/p
p(Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.)/p
p[x] Occasional heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds etc./p
p[ ] Frequent climbing up to ____ feet, and/or working on building roofs./p
p[ ] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, and other airborne/p
pmatter./p
p[ ] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other/p
ppotential hazards./p
p[X ] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods./p
p[X] Other: Incumbent must have a valid driverrsquo;s license, reliable/p
ptransportation, and ability to travel within the county as required by the/p
pjob./p
p[ X ] Other: Exposure to communicable diseases. May be exposed to/p
pinfectious materials/diseases, chemicals, and/or solvents. Must be able to lift/p
pand transport students as necessary with assistance./p