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Paraprofessional Special Education- Adaptive Autism Class for Fair Street International Academy for the 2025-2026 School Year

Gainesville City School District
Full-time
On-site
Georgia, United States

  • Position Type:
      Support Staff

  • Date Posted:
      10/29/2025

  • Location:
      Fair Street International Academy

  • Date Available:
      11/04/2025

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    GAINESVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

     

    PARAPROFESSIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION

     

    Position Description

     

    The Gainesville City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.

                          

    WORK LOCATION: 

    School Based

    FLSA STATUS: 

    Non-Exempt

    Principal & Director of Special Education

    WORK CALENDAR: 

    190 Days

    SALARY SCHEDULE: 

    APPROVED (Board): 

    PAY GRADE: 

    REVISED: 

    February 2020*
     

    SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Principal and Director of Special Education.

     

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

                         
                         

    DUTIES

    1.

    Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

    2.

    Attends in-service activities as required/needed.

    3.

    Conducts small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the general education or special education teacher.

    4.

    Assists the teacher with supervision of students, which may include lifting of students in wheelchairs, and assistance with activities of daily living such as toileting and feeding.

    5.

    Assists the teacher with student assessment, grading work and tests, and collecting data on student progress.

    6.

    Assists the teacher with routine record keeping.

    7.

    Assists the teacher with the preparation of materials for instruction (including the copying/duplicating of materials, construction of displays/bulletin boards, learning centers and manipulatives).

    8.

    Locates, operates and returns needed equipment.

    9.

    Assists the teacher with classroom housekeeping.

    10.

    Assists the teacher in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.

    11.

    Assists the teacher with school-wide supervision, such as loading/unloading buses.

    12.

    Assists the teacher with medical procedures and/or physical therapy, and/or occupational therapy for students.

    13.

    Maintains student confidentiality.

    14.

    Implements accommodations and behavioral strategies identified on IEP’s.

    15.

    Provide therapeutic physical restraint when identified on IEP. (Note: Paraprofessional must be certified in an evidence-based de-escalation and therapeutic physical restraint model).

    16.

    Cooperates with administrators, teachers, and school staff.

    17.

    Follows practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students.

    18.

    Complies with school, system, and state administrative regulations and policies.

    19.

    Performs other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS:  

     
    • High School Diploma or GED AND GACE Paraprofessional Assessment 
    • ?Or 60 or more satisfactory college hours or Associates degree or higher
    • Or Valid Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate
     

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    Medium Work:
    Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, and/or moving 10-25 pounds frequently.
    Heavy Work:
    Occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds, and/or frequently moving 25-50 pounds, and/or constantly moving 10-20 pounds.

     

    REQUIRED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

     

    Employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. The incumbent will adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s Code of Ethics for Educators, all Gainesville City Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance criteria. Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all employees.


     

     


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