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Job Description

Job Title: PROJECT LIFE/RISE PARAPROFESSIONAL

Job Classification: CLASSIFIED

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Type: ANNUAL

Salary Schedule/Days: PARA/190 DAYS

Location/Department: SCHOOL BASED

Retirement Plan: TRS

Evaluation Instrument: CLASSIFIED

POSITION SUMMARY

Support Project L.I.F.E. and Project R.I.S.E. special education teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social needs of students with disabilities requiring specialized instruction.

Project L.I.F.E. is an off-campus community-based job training program that provides the development of transferable soft-skills while incorporating real world job readiness skills for students with developmental disabilities ages 19-22 that need further vocational instruction to help meet their post-secondary outcome IEP goals.

Project R.I.S.E. is a transition program for 5th - 7th year seniors with developmental disabilities who need further supports to develop adult living and independence skills along with job readiness and community access training. Eligible RISE students may transition to Project LIFE during their 2nd year, while others will remain in the program until they graduate to their desired post-secondary environments, such as supported employment and/or Adult Day Programs and Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certifications, Licenses or Permits:

Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission Paraprofessional License.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements:

Associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution or have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. If eligibility is established through the assessment, the applicant must also hold a minimum of a high school diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE).
Obtain CDL license and willingness to drive a bus to and from job sites (can obtain over the summer).
Ability to develop strong relationships with business management and employees.
Proven ability to work with others in a confidential, cooperative, and service-oriented manner; excellent listening and communication skills.
Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
May be regularly required to walk, stand, sit, crouch, crawl, push/pull, and lift up to 50lbs.
Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

In accordance with lesson plans developed by the teacher, provide small group and/or individualized instruction to students with disabilities requiring specialized instruction.
Assist teachers with daily classroom management activities designed to ensure that students demonstrate behavior that is conducive to an effective learning environment.
Assist teachers with assessment of student performance and other record-keeping tasks.
Assist teachers with the development and organization of appropriate instructional materials for use with students requiring specialized instruction and ensure the availability of these materials prior to scheduled instructional segments.
Conduct job task analysis and review of shills checklists.
Maintain professional role modeling and guidance for students emphasizing business standards.
Willingness to follow through on screenings requested by job site for anyone working in their facility: drug screen, TB test, flu shot, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.