Paraprofessional- Special Education

Job Description

Responsibilities

Coastal Harbor Health System is comprised of a -bed hospital for children and adolescents, providing both short- and long-term inpatient care, and a bed inpatient hospital serving men and women, ages and up. We offer compassionate patient care to those who need it the most, serving not only local patients, but also those located across the country. Our hospitals are conveniently located in beautiful, historic Savannah, GA in a quiet setting that provides unparalleled anonymity and privacy, enabling patients to concentrate on treatment.

Coastal Harbor Treatment Center is currently looking for a Fulltime Special Education Paraprofessional :

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB : This position is responsible for providing educational support and personal assistance for students under the direction of the teacher.

• Assists with instruction for assigned students in support of, and under the direction of, the teacher.
• Prepares activities under the guidance of the Classroom Teacher including preparation of bulletin boards, displays, exhibits, and related classroom and
• school displays.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Assists Classroom Teacher with non-instructional duties such as : breakfast / snack / lunch time, bathroom, and / or clothing routines, and procedures to ensure the supervision and safety of students.
• Assists individuals and / or small groups of students in various educational settings including the media center, computer lab, and community-based
• instructional settings.
• Assists with clerical duties under the direction of the Classroom Teacher or Principal.
• Assists with instruction in the physical education program as necessary.
• Assists students in feeding, toileting, and other daily care routines as necessary.
• Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization and the safety of students.

QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. An individual must be able to perform their duties in a positive work mode and serve as a positive role model and influence for youth and peers. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefit Highlights :

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $.4 billion in 2. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately , employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Required : High school diploma, Preferred : Associate’s degree

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.

Demonstrable ability to reinforce material initially introduced by

the teacher and to guide students with enrichment, remedial,

and independent work as set up by the teacher

Knowledge of general office computer software applications, as

well as use of the internet

Appropriate oral and written communications skills with students,

parents, and co-workers

Must have the physical ability, dexterity, endurance, and

temperament to work with students

Experience with the set up and operation of instructional equipment and materials. Experience in managing the behavior of children. Experience with children with special needs.