About this opportunity
DeKalb County School District lists this Central Office _ Paraprofessional, Physical Therapist (Exceptional Education) opportunity in stone mountain, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Paraprofessional, Physical Therapist
Performs routine tasks to assist in delivering educational support and facilitating daily living activities for students with diverse learning needs. Provides one-on-one instruction and necessary accommodations and contributes to an inclusive learning environment by addressing behavioral, social-emotional, and physical or medical requirements, ensuring students receive tailored assistance to thrive academically. Performs duties with moderate supervision as an intermediate-level individual contributor. Essential Job Duties:
Assists teachers with classroom activities, ensuring order and effective implementation of lesson plans.
Provides individualized support and instruction to students, catering to those with special needs or Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
Facilitates small group instruction and reinforces lessons as directed by the classroom teacher.
Supports students' physical needs, including mobility assistance, feeding, toileting, and lifting when necessary.
Utilizes technology and educational software to enhance student learning experiences effectively.
Communicates regularly with parents and guardians about student progress and any concerns that may arise.
Supervises students during non-instructional times, such as cafeteria duty or morning hall monitoring, to ensure safety.
Documents student progress meticulously and assists in the collection of instructional data for analysis purposes.
Coordinates assigned project tasks effectively to meet objectives.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High school diploma with at least three (3) years of related experience required.
Associate's degree with at least one (1) year of related experience preferred.
Professional Standards Commission approved Paraprofessional certificate.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of special needs education and the adaptation of instruction for students with disabilities
Knowledge of assistive devices and technology for student assistance
Knowledge of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Good computer skills, including the ability to use all relevant software
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to follow clear and established processes, and the ability to recognize the need for occasional deviation from standard practice
Ability to deliver work according to specific operational targets
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Frequently remains in a stationary position.
Occasionally moves about inside an office.
Occasionally moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Constantly works in an indoor environment.
Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels.
Occasionally exposed to bodily fluids and communicable diseases
Worksite address
stone mountain, GA, 30083, US
Who can apply
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