Special Education Paraprofessional

Our client is seeking Special Education Paraprofessionals in the Evans, GA Area to provide instruction to students within their schools.

• The special education paraprofessional is a support staff position working under the supervision of the classroom general and/or special education teacher to support one or more students with disabilities.
• This may include using assistive technology devices to modify assignments for the student and using augmentative communication devices to facilitate communication for a student who is non-verbal.
• The paraprofessional has some decision-making authority, as limited and regulated by board policy and state law. He/she will also maintain confidentiality of all student data.

• Must have completed two years of higher education study (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) OR must have obtained an Associate's or higher degree OR must possess at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have passed the state Georgia required Paraprofessional assessment that demonstrates knowledge of the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, mathematics, behavior, readiness and adaptive skills.
• Knowledge of child development/understanding nature of children.
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Strong technology/assistive technology skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, emotional maturity, and patience.
• Clerical skills which include typing, duplicating, filing, data processing, and keyboarding.
• Knowledge of office and media equipment.
• Ability to follow the lead and directions of the supervising teacher as related to the academic and behavioral support students with disabilities, and complete duties with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and ability to apply behavioral strategies, data collection and Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies in assigned classrooms and across student disability categories.

• Monday-Friday school hours.

Delta-T Group has been in business for over 35 years, and connects professionals with client opportunities within the special education, social service, behavioral health, and disability sectors.