Preschool Special Education Parapro

Preschool Special Education Parapro JobID: 3837 Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education Paraprofessional Date Posted: 7/13/2026 Location: Ruth Hill Elementary School Date Available: 2026-2027 Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL � 183 Day Calendar LOCATION: RUTH HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AVAILABLE: 2026/27 JOB DESCRIPTION: The Special Education Preschool Paraprofessional provides competent support and assistance to the special education classroom teacher in the full implementation of the instructional programs of the school. Meets and instructs assigned groups and individuals in the locations and at the times designated by the teacher. Presents materials required in the paraprofessional assignment within the content limitations of the system curriculum guides and under the direction of the teacher. Asststs the teacher to implement programs of study that, as much as possible meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Assists in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Consistently follows the provided classroom schedule. Prepares for groups and/or individuals assigned, and shows evidence of such preparation. Provides input to the the teacher for assessing the accomplishments of students. Collects accurate and complete IEP goal data as required. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Assists in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct. Assists the teacher to enforce reasonable rules of classroom behavior and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Provides feedback to learners about their academic progress and behavior. Reproduces, organizes, distributes, and collects instructional materials for the implementation of instructional programs. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. Complies with any reasonable oral or written directive of the teacher, the principal, or other appropriate administrator/supervisor. Maintains strict confidentiality of all student information. Provides support and supervision of students in a variety of settings. Assists in the collection of student data and in compiling and organizing data for review by the teacher. Assists students with activities of daily living (grooming, toileting, eating, health and safety issues) as required. Performs basic health procedures (tube feeding, clean intermittent bladder catheterization) as assigned, following successful completion of required training. Participates successfully in training programs designed to increase skill and proficiency related to job assignment, as well as procedures to be used with students with disabilities. Assists with specialized feeding requirements. Assists with the implementation of positive behavioral support/interventions. Follows all safety procedures and training protocols when lifting students and in the operation of wheelchairs and other equipment. Demonstrates the ability to perform special duties as required for meeting the unique needs of specific student populations, such as lifting or transferring students with physical disabilities. REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING: Qualify for a Paraprofessional Certificate by either holding an Associate's Degree or higher, or showing completion of 90 quarter hours/60 semester hours of college credit, or by passing the Paraprofessional GACE exam. REQUIRED SKILLS: The ability to organize and direct small and large groups of children in a variety of activities and settings.The ability to adjust to changing conditions and situations. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Experience working with and directing the activities of young children is required; preferably children with Autism. The Coweta County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent…