Paraprofessional Job at Savannah-Chatham County Schools

Savannah-Chatham County Schools Savannah, GA 31401

PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for providing support for the In-School Suspension program under the direction of the Principal.


REPORTS TO
: School Principal or Assistant Principal

SALARY SCHEDULE: G-5

WORK DAYS: 200


REQUIREMENTS:

  • Education Level: High school diploma

Preferred: Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university


  • Experience, Skill, and Certification:
  • Must meet Highly Qualified criteria for state licensure of either: - 2 years of college course credits; - Associate’s degree; or - Passing grade on the state approved assessment.
  • The ability to manage the behavior of students attending inhouse suspension.
  • The knowledge of basic high school curriculum content and lesson plan design.
  • The ability to work cooperatively with both adults and students.
  • The ability to work with students to reinforce material initially introduced by the regular classroom teacher;
  • The ability to guide students with independent study and enrichment work; and
  • The knowledge of basic computer operations and experience with typical business software programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Under the direction of the administrative team:

  • Monitors computer lab specials
  • Employs instructional methods and materials that support assigned lessons from teachers and enable the student to successfully return to scheduled classes
  • Delivers individual instructional support by assisting students with academic assignments developed by the regular classroom teachers, which will reinforce classroom instruction and assist the student in maintaining continuity of his educational program.
  • Sets and maintains high standards of classroom behavior.
  • Makes provisions for being available, with school administrative team, to the students and parents for purposes related to the in-house suspension program.
  • Maintains accurate and complete records concerning the in-house suspension program.
  • Participates in in-service training programs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Incumbents are considered “at will.” Appropriate pay will be determined based on the Grade as determined by Human Resources and allowable experience. This is a 200 day position. Grade 5, Non-exempt.


NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

  • it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
  • it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.


Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered “non-essential” in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an “individual case” basis.


PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.


OFFICE
Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.




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