Paraprofessional SPED

Paraprofessional SPED JobID: 1206 Position Type: Classified Student Services/Paraprofessional SPED Date Posted: 7/14/2026 Location: Hazel Grove Elementary School Date Available: August 2026 Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide Title: Special Education Paraprofessional Reports to: Special Education Teacher and Building Principal Location: School Position: Classified Contract Days: 181 Retirement: TRS FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Scale: Support Staff A (A3) Minimum Requirements: Education: As required by the State Department of Education for Licensing: High School Diploma or GED; Must be highly qualified according to the No Child Left Behind Act. This includes one of the following: Associates Degree; or 2 years of college (60 semester hours/90 quarter hours); Passing score on the state's required GACE Paraprofessional assessment. Experience: Experience working with special needs children. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Written and oral communication skills; ability to operate office machinery and deal with multiple tasks; computer competence; typing and proof reading skills; pleasant personality;cooperative attitude. Must be able to lift and assist with physical needs of students. Primary Function: To assist in the implementation of instructional goals developed by the teacher. Performance Responsibilities: Assists the teacher in organizing the learning environment. Works with the teacher in implementing individual educational plans. Helps collect, organize, and file materials for units of work. Assists in the preparation of instructional materials. Works with individuals and small groups within the classroom setting. Assists the teacher in maintaining confidentiality of students. Conducts hearing/vision screenings for all students referred to special education. Assists with the annual system-wide hearing/vision screenings. Works with those students who require assistance with toileting, feeding, positioning, and bathing. Maybe required to work in a regular classroom as an inclusion paraprofessional. Responsible for the proper handling/disposal of body fluids as outlined in Policy JGCC. Facilitates/administers assessments as appropriate. Monitors test for CRCT. Administers the KTEA tests. Grade objective tests with training or supervision. Help with paperwork to facilitate parent-teacher appointments. Listens to students or small groups of students read. Distributes supplies, books, etc., to students and collect-completed work. Sort and file student papers, teaching materials, etc. Organizes supplies in the classroom. Collects/copies student information for special education teachers and maintains confidentiality of information. Organizes and distributes student MODS to teachers/administrators (this includes the beginning of the year and each nine weeks as exploratory classes change). Circulates in the classroom to make sure students are working and supply help when needed. Provides classroom supervision in emergency situations. Helps support large group instruction as needed. Assists in implementing the teacher's behavior management strategies, using the same emphasis and techniques. Take initiative in helping teacher or students when not busy with other tasks. Work with regular education teachers to help students succeed in other classrooms and implement IEP goals. Assists in classroom management, such as supervising timeout, giving positive reinforcement and support, making sure class and school rules are followed. Helps students develop organizational skills to complete tasks and meet deadlines. Enhance students' self-concepts by giving positive feedback Performs other duties assigned by the special education teacher/other authorized administrators. Assist in meeting student's psychical needs (may require student lifting, transferring and personal hygiene). Evaluation Instrument: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the HCSS Board of Control's policy o…