DAWSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
POSITION GUIDE

POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional JOB CODE: 435, 436
DEPARTMENT: Teaching & Learning PAY TYPE (FSLA): Non-exempt
REPORTS TO: Teacher; Building PAY GRADE:
Administration
RETIREMENT: TRS WORK DAYS: 190

QUALIFICATIONS:
Para I: non-instructional aide; High school diploma or equivalent
Para II: High school diploma or equivalent and passed Paraprofessional Assessment
Para III: Completed Associate’s Degree or 60 hours college credit approved by the PSC
Para IV: Completed Bachelor’s Degree or higher

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Uses appropriate instructional strategies and techniques as prescribed by the appropriate personnel to support learning.
● Provide support to selected students in resource, self-contained and/or regular classroom settings.
● Assist and adhere to all elements of plans or accommodations as required by the EIP, behavior plan, 504 plan, etc.
● Perform special duties as required for meeting the unique needs of specific student populations, e.g., lifting physically disabled students, toileting/personal hygiene assistance, using physical restraints or other specialized behavior management techniques.

● Assist students, teachers in using hardware, software, and other technology including assistive technology.

● Provide ongoing feedback to appropriate personnel regarding student performance including issues potentially impacting student performance.

● 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 record keeping, as prescribed by appropriate personnel.
● Assist with preparation of materials for instruction.
● Locate, operate, and return needed equipment.
● Assist with ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.
● Assist with supervision of students including classroom and 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 to increase the skills and proficiency related to the assignment.
● Implement and adhere to appropriate safety procedures and crisis emergency plans to create and sustain a secure and healthy learning environment consistent with district and school rules, policies, and procedures.

● Carry out duties in accordance with federal and state laws, Code of Ethics for Educators in
Georgia, and established state and local policies, regulations, and practices.

● Perform, professionally and efficiently, all other duties as assigned.

Adopted:
Revised:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 - $19.09 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dawsonville, GA 30534: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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