• Position Type: 
    Support Staff/Special Education Assistant    

SPED Paraprofessional - Instructional   
Position Purpose:

 Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development. 

 Essential Job Functions 

•  Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. 

• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. 

• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments. 

• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. 

• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. 

• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task. 

• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas. 

• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision. 

• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed. 

• Communicates with teacher to provide any necessary information regarding student performance so teachers can effectively discuss student needs with parent. 

• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc. 

• Assist students with physical or cognitive disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities. 

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs. 

Additional Duties: 

•  Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed. 

• Perform any other related duties as assigned. 

Note:   The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. 

Equipment:  

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.  Use of feeding and/or hygiene equipment may be required after appropriate training is provided.     

Travel Requirements:  

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. 

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. 

• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). 

• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. 

• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. 

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. 

• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. 

• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.   

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:  

• Works in standard office and school building environments. 

• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. 

Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position. 

Qualifications Profile:  

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: 

• High School diploma or equivalent. 

• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act. 

• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.   

FLSA Status:             Non-exempt 

Contact: Mrs. Stacy Fallaw, Principal          Email: S.fallaw@grady.k12.ga.us        Phone: (229) 377-3723