CCSD request staffing Services HC_03_10_26A r.pdf

Columbia County School District

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

4781 Hereford farm Road, Evans, GA 30809

Tele: (706) 541-2723 ext. 5108 Fax: (706) 855-3843 Email: Hudson.Chandler@ccboe.net

NOTICE TO VENDORS

COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS FOR STAFFING

CONTRACTS

NO. HC-03-10-26A

The Columbia County School District (CCSD) is accepting sealed proposals as specified in the attached Invitation For proposals documents (RFP). Proposals will be received at the office of Hudson E. Chandler, Purchasing Supervisor, Columbia County School District, Business Department, 4781 Hereford Farm Road, Evans, GA 30809.

PROPOSALS SHALL BE PLAINLY MARKED

RFP FOR: Competitive Proposals for staffing contracts

REQUEST NUMBER: HC-03-10-26A

DUE BEFORE: March 10, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m.

Any proposal received later than the specified date and time, whether delivered in person or mailed, may be disqualified.

The CCSD reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to accept any proposal deemed most advantageous to the CCSD and to waive any informalities in the request.

Hudson E. Chandler Purchasing Supervisor

NOTICE

Offers are subject to rejection if not received by the due date and time specified and may be subject to rejection if not submitted with this form.

EXECUTION

In compliance with this Request and subject to all the terms and conditions herein, the undersigned offers and agrees to furnish all products, materials, equipment, and labor necessary to perform to the attached specification, at the price and within the time specified herein. I certify that this Offer is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any firm, corporation, or person submitting a Proposal for the same purpose, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. Under penalty of perjury, the undersigned Offeror certifies that, to the best of its knowledge and belief: (1) the prices in this Proposal have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communication, or agreement, for the purposes of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other Offeror, or to any competitor or with any officers, agents or employees of the CCBOE; and (2) unless otherwise required by Federal or Georgia Law, the prices which have been offered in this Proposal have not been knowingly disclosed by the Offeror and will not be knowingly disclosed by the Offeror prior to opening, directly or indirectly, to any other Offeror or to any other competitor; and (3) no attempt has been made or will be made by the Offeror to induce any other person, partnership or corporation to submit or not submit a Proposal for the purpose of restricting competition.

Failure to execute/sign Proposal prior to submittal may render the Proposal invalid. Late Proposals may not be accepted.

OFFICIAL BUSINESS NAME,

COMPANY NAME, TRADE NAME:

FEDERAL ID OR SOCIAL SECURITY NO:

STREET ADDRESS: P.O. BOX: ZIP:

CITY & STATE & ZIP: TELEPHONE

NUMBER:

TOLL FREE TEL. NO

(800)

TYPE OR PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING: FAX NUMBER:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: DATE: WEB ADDRESS:

E-MAIL:

Offer valid for 45 days from Request for Proposal due date unless otherwise stated here: ____ days

CERTIFICATION & ACCEPTANCE FORM

Project Name:

Staffing Services

Invitation for Proposal

NO. HC-03-10-26A

Refer ALL Inquiries to:

Columbia County School District 5108 Hereford Farm Road Evans, GA 30809

ATTN: Hudson Chandler, Purchasing Supervisor

Telephone: 706- 541- 2723 Ext. 5108 Facsimile: 706- 855-3843 E-Mail: Hudson.Chandler@ccboe.net

Commodity: Staffing Services

Contract Type: Proposal

FOR CCBOE USE ONLY

Contract Number:

(See page 2 for mailing instructions.)

TYPE BUSINESS

Check one or more where applicable:

Minority-Owned Business (at least 51% owned and controlled by minority group members)

Woman-Owned Business (at least 51% owned and controlled by women)

Small Business

ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER

If any or all parts of this Proposal are accepted, an authorized representative of the CCSD shall affix their signature hereto and this document and any other special terms and conditions, scopes of work, specifications, and any Columbia County School District Contract conditions applicable to this Request For Proposal shall then constitute the entire written contract agreement between the parties (“Contract”). This Contract supersedes all prior written or oral agreements and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement, whether written or oral, having effect on this Contract.

A copy of this acceptance will be forwarded to the successful Offeror and a CCSD Purchase Order and/or General Contract For Services will issued as a release against this Contract.

FOR CCSD USE ONLY

Offer accepted and contract awarded this ____ day of _____________________, 20_____, By ___________________________________________________________ (Authorized contracting representative of CCSD).

MAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Mail (e.g., US Mail, Fed Express) pages 1 & 2 of this fully executed Request for Proposal document and any required RFB documents with your Proposal. This is a formal sealed RFB. Seal, address envelope and identify the Request For Proposal number on the outside of the package as shown below: It is the responsibility of the Offeror to have all required RFB documents received by CCSD on or before the specified due date and time. INCLUDE ONE

ORIGINAL PROPOSAL RESPONSE AND ONE COPY.

Business Department 4781 Hereford Farm Road Evans, Georgia 30809

Attention: Hudson Chandler, Purchasing Supervisor

Project: Staffing Services

RFP: HC-03-10-26A

Review: March 10, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m.

Instructions & Specifications

The Columbia County School District, 4781 Hereford Farm Road, Evans, Georgia 30809 (CCSD) is soliciting competitive proposals for Staffing contracts:

• General Education Paraprofessionals,

• Special Education Paraprofessionals (including ASD, EBD, SID/PID, MOID, IRR, Pre K, CCETS)

• American Sign Language (ASL) Paraprofessionals

• School Nutrition Assistants

The contract is to be for one year upon date of award, with option of extending based on mutual consent for up to four successive years thereafter.

The Contract shall be deemed to terminate absolutely and without further obligation on the part of CCSD at the close of the calendar year in which it was executed and at the close of each succeeding calendar year for which it may be renewed. In the event of insufficient funding, the Contract shall terminate absolutely and without further obligation as of that moment.

All services must align with District adopted job descriptions, training requirements, physical demands, and performance expectations.

The CCSD may award one or more contract awards if deemed in the best interest of the BOE.

The Request for Proposal (RFP) number is HC-03-10-26A.

Proposals are due no-later-than March 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. to the CCSD office at 4781 Hereford Farm Road, Evans GA, 30809.

Last day for vendor question February 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Questions are to be forwarded to Hudson.Chandler@CCBOE.net.

The Columbia County School District will accept bids sent by email. Bidders are to consider emailed bids not received by Hudson.Chandler@CCBOE.net, until responding email accepting receipt. Email greater than 18 megabytes exceed our size limit and cannot be received. Electronic Signatures will be accepted on bids.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This solicitation does not obligate funds, nor does it constitute a contract, offer of employment, or offer of purchase.

The cost of preparing and submitting a proposal is the sole obligation of the vendor.

All vendors must submit a minimum of three references. References must be for projects/contracts of similar size and scope as that contemplated herein. References must include valid email address and point of contact.

Failure to provide adequate references may result in disqualification of your proposal.

By submittingcompetitor,, the Vendor certifies that, to the best of its knowledge and belief: (1) the prices have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communication, or agreement, for the purposes of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other Proposer, or to any competitor or with any officers, agents or employees of the CCSD; and (2) unless otherwise required by Federal or Georgia Law, the prices which have been offered in this proposal have not been knowingly disclosed by the Proposer and will not be knowingly disclosed by the Proposer prior to opening, directly or indirectly, to any other Proposer or mailto:Hudson.Chandler@CCBOE.net

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to any other competitor; and (3) no attempt has been made or will be made by the Proposer to induce any other person, partnership or corporation to submit or not submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition.

Failure to comply with any or all specifications may result in immediate termination of the contract.

CCSD is a tax-exempt organization and as such, price should NOT include any federal, state or local sales tax, or use tax (or fees) unless otherwise required by the Georgia Department of Revenue (e.g., diesel fuel tax). The Federal Tax ID number for the CCSD is 58-6000217.

ANY DISCUSSIONS REGARDING PRICE WITH CCSD EMPLOYEES OR OTHER VENDORS PRIOR TO THE PROPOSAL OPENING IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN AND MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR

PROPOSAL.

It would be appreciated if vendors would also provide one electronic copy in form of a pdf.

Proposals must contain, as a minimum, the following forms:

• Certification & Acceptance Form (2-Pages)

• Business References

• Statement concerning the number of personnel with qualifications and experience

• Detail explanation of billing process and policy

• Detail explanation of process required for requesting personnel to fill openings

No later than 10 calendar days following contract award and before work or services begin, the following are required:

• Proof of Insurance meeting requirements stated in General Contract of Services

• Signed copy of General Contract for Services

Scope of Services

Vendors shall provide qualified personnel for the following roles:

• General Education Paraprofessionals

• Special Education Paraprofessionals (including ASD, EBD, SID/PID, MOID, IRR, Pre K, CCETS)

• American Sign Language (ASL) Paraprofessionals

• School Nutrition Assistants

All services must align with District adopted job descriptions, training requirements, physical demands, and performance expectations.

Mandatory Vendor Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience providing K 12 staffing services

• Demonstrated experience serving public school districts

• Capacity to staff multiple schools simultaneously

• Designated account manager with authority to resolve issues

Staffing Qualifications

Paraprofessionals

• Meet Georgia paraprofessional qualification requirements

• Demonstrated ability to support reading, writing, mathematics, behavior, readiness, and adaptive skills

• Ability to implement IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans

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• Ability to collect and report student data

• Physical capability to meet job demands

ASL Paraprofessionals

• Verified fluency in American Sign Language

School Nutrition Assistants

• Training in food safety and sanitation

• Ability to operate kitchen equipment

• Compliance with USDA School Nutrition Program requirements

• Ability to meet physical demands of the position

Training Requirements

Vendors must ensure completion of all required training prior to placement, including:

• FERPA and student confidentiality

• Mandated reporting and student safety

• Non Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (for applicable roles)

• Applied Behavior Analysis strategies (ASD roles)

• Assistive and augmentative communication systems

Screening and Background Checks

• Criminal background checks compliant with Georgia law

• Drug screening

• Reference verification

• Immediate removal and replacement upon District request

Staffing Continuity

• Vacancy fill within 24–72 hours

• Same day or next day absence coverage

• Retention strategies for high need positions

Reporting and Accountability

Monthly reports shall include:

• Positions filled and vacant

• Turnover data

• Training compliance

• Incident reporting

Risk Allocation The vendor shall assume employer-of-record responsibilities and indemnify the district for employment-related claims.

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Position # persons available

Current rate Mark up% Bill Rate

If additional staffing specialties are available, please include and provide detail of minimum specifications for those position types.

Vendor Evaluation Scoring Rubric

Proposals will be evaluated utilizing the following categories and weights:

25% Price 20% Number of key personnel with qualifications and experience 20% Years of experience 20% Past performance of work with other school districts with the state of Georgia 15% Responsiveness in clearly stating and understanding the scope of work and in meeting the requirements of the request

Parameter Worksheet

Company Name:

Failure to respond to the following questions and/or to provide company authorized signature(s) may result in disqualification.

Yes No Do your products and/or services meet all of the requirements described in the BID document? If not, have you attached all variations to any requirements and specifications to your proposal?

Yes No Have you completed or answered all BID response lines and questions? Please Note: Failure to do so may result in disqualification of your bid.

Yes No Have you submitted your bid in accordance with any attached Special and/or Bid/Contract Conditions?

Please Note: Failure to do so may result in disqualification of your bid.

Yes No

Does your company understand that the Columbia County School System reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and conduct a re-bid for any reason? Please Note: All information submitted within bids, even if rejected or re-bid, is made available to the public unless marked “Proprietary” as described within the General Conditions.

Yes No Do you acknowledge that all information presented within your proposal becomes available to the public unless marked “Proprietary” or “Confidential”? Please Note: Only certain items may be marked as “Proprietary” or “Confidential. See the Bid Terms & Conditions for further information.

Yes No Do you understand that if your company is awarded the contract and does not deliver service(s), product(s) or material(s) by the specified delivery date, then the contract award may be rescinded and all orders cancelled?

Yes No Does your company accept that the Columbia County School System is the sole arbiter of this bid and that all decisions are final?

Yes No Not Applicable

Does your company accept that low bid price does not guarantee bid award and that awards may be based on one or a combination of factors? Please Note: Failure to do so may result in disqualification of your bid.

Yes No Not Applicable

If requested with this BID, have you attached warranty information to your bid as requested? Please Note: Failure to do so may result in disqualification of your bid.

Yes No Not Applicable

If requested with this BID, have you provided or will you provide all insurance information as requested?

Please Note: Failure to do so may result in disqualification of your bid.

Yes No Not Applicable

If requested with this BID, have you attached your company’s required financial statements? Please Note: Failure to do so may result in disqualification of your bid.

Yes No Not Applicable

If requested with this BID, have you attached your company’s required customer references? Please Note: Failure to do so may result in disqualification of your bid.

Yes No Did you receive written amendment(s) to this Bid? If yes, how many? _______ Please Note: Failure to respond to this question may result in disqualification of your bid.

_____ Attachments List the number (quantity) of attachments included with your BID response.

Attached Electronically Courier US Mail Hand Delivered

Please indicate how you have submitted your required product specifications and other requested documents or materials.

______________________________________________ Project Name Organization Name Name(s) and Titles(s) of Authorized Representative(s) Signature(s) Date Signature(s) Date

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Business References Form

Company Name: _________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature: ____________________________________________________________

Title: _________________________________ Date: _____________________________________

Number of years Company has operated under present name:

References For Similar Goods and/or Services And Approximate Contract Size:

Company or Business Name Address Contact/Telephone Number Email address Point of Contact

Bid responses that are incomplete or contain less than three (3) business references may not be considered for award.

Job Description

Position Title: School Nutrition Assistant

Department: School

Evaluation Instrument: Performance will be evaluated annually by the Director of School Nutrition Services in accordance with Policy GBI – Evaluation of Personnel.

Pay Grade: General Services Salary Schedule Pay Type: Non-Exempt Retirement: PSERS

Contract Work Year: 184 Days Per Year, 4-8 Hours Per Day

Reports to: Director of School Nutrition Services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

GED or High School Diploma, preferred

GOAL

Contribute to the successful achievement of the Columbia County School District mission and major system priorities by supporting the effective organization and operations of the school environment to optimize student learning, instructional programs and related activities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB FUNCTIONS: Stores, prepares and serves food for the School Nutrition Program. Cleans and sanitizes equipment and physical facilities, including taking out the garbage, as needed. Maintains assigned forms and records.

• Participates in implementing cost containment measures while maintaining quality.

• Follows manager's directions and schedules in the production and service of food, including following written standardized recipes and instructions.

• Practices safe and sanitary procedures in food preparation, storage, service and equipment operations. This includes wearing a hair net at all times and taking out the garbage, as needed.

• Requires standing and walking 95% of the workday.

• Operates a variety of equipment, including but not limited to: slicer, food chopper, mixer, steam kettle, etc.

• Locates and removes cases of food or heavy packages during the receipt of food or from either dry, frozen or refrigerator storage; such activity may mean lifting from a bent position or from above the shoulders.

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

• Must work in varying temperature environments.

• Attends job-related training classes and workshops.

• Follows Columbia County Board of Education Personnel Policies.

• Participates in implementing promotion of special school and community activities consistent with board policy.

• Demonstrates the ability to work with the school community.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

IMPORTANT NOTES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Chief Human Resources Officer.) It should also be noted the order of duties/ responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process.

Revised: February 2021

Position Title: American Sign Language (ASL) Paraprofessional- Special Education

Department: School Evaluation Instrument: Performance will be evaluated annually by the Principal in accordance with Policy GBI – Evaluation of Personnel

Pay Grade: General Services Salary Schedule Pay Type: Non-Exempt Retirement: TRS

Contract Work Year: 180 Days Per Year

Reports to: Principal

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. Must be fluent in American Sign Language

Essential Knowledge/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.

GOAL

Contribute to the successful achievement of the Columbia County School District mission and major system priorities by supporting the effective organization and operations of the school environment to optimize student learning, instructional programs and related activities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Function:

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.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Performed under the general supervision of the classroom and/or special education teacher and may include but not be limited to the following:

A. Instructional

• Plan and conduct small group or individual classroom activities to include one on one instruction, small group instruction and community-based instruction/community based vocational instruction based on Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals/objectives.

• Assist with supervision of students.

• Implement the assigned student’s IEP and Behavior Intervention Plan, as designed.

• Assist with student assessment and collect data on student progress.

B. Management

• Collect and graph data related to IEP goals.

• Prepare materials for instruction sessions.

• Locate, operate and return needed equipment.

• Assist with classroom housekeeping.

• Assist in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.

• May assist with school-wide supervision such as loading/unloading of buses.

• Assist the assigned student with self-help needs (feeding, toileting, dressing, etc) as necessary

• Other duties as assigned by the teacher and principal.

TRAINING

Required to participate in 100 hours of training necessary to renew a paraprofessional certificate as mandated by Rule 505-2-.19 of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission of the State of Georgia (O.C.G.A 20-2-215). Required to participate in training provided by the special services department, as directed. Must successfully complete the Non-Violent Crisis Prevention intervention or equivalent course as outlined by the district if assigned to programs for students with behavioral deficits.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

May require regular lifting, carrying or transferring of 100 lbs; continuous standing, running, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling and sitting on the floor to complete activities. Must be able to hear, see, follow instructions, and complete tasks with minimal supervision. To be successful, must have emotional maturity and be patient with students.

IMPORTANT NOTES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Chief Human Resources Officer.) It should also be noted the order of duties/ responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the

Position Title: Paraprofessional- Special Education

Department: School Evaluation Instrument: Performance will be evaluated annually by the Principal in accordance with Policy GBI – Evaluation of Personnel

Pay Grade: General Services Salary Schedule Pay Type: Non-Exempt Retirement: TRS

Contract Work Year: 180 Days Per Year

Position Type: IRR, MID, MOID, OI, SID/PID, EBD, CCETS, Shadow, Pre-K, ASD 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.

Essential Knowledge/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.

GOAL

Contribute to the successful achievement of the Columbia County School District mission and major system priorities by supporting the effective organization and operations of the school environment to optimize student learning, instructional programs and related activities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Function:

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.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Performed under the general supervision of the classroom and/or special education teacher and may include but not be limited to the following:

A. Instructional

• Plan and conduct small group or individual classroom activities to include one on one instruction, small group instruction and community-based instruction/community based vocational instruction based on Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals/objectives.

• Assist with supervision of students.

• Prepare materials for instruction sessions.

• Locate, operate and return needed equipment.

• Assist with classroom housekeeping.

• Assist in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.

• May assist with school-wide supervision such as loading/unloading of buses.

Required to participate in 100 hours of training necessary to renew a paraprofessional certificate as mandated by Rule 505-2-.19 of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission of the State of Georgia (O.C.G.A 20-2-215). Required to participate in training provided by the special services department, as directed. Must successfully complete the Non-Violent Crisis Prevention intervention or equivalent course as outlined by the district if assigned to programs for students with behavioral deficits.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

May require regular lifting, carrying or transferring of 100 lbs; continuous standing, running, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling and sitting on the floor to complete activities. Must be able to hear, see, follow instructions, and complete tasks with minimal supervision. To be successful, must have emotional maturity and be patient with students.

IMPORTANT NOTES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Chief Human Resources Officer.) It should also be noted the order of duties/ responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the

Position Title: Paraprofessional- Autism Spectrum Disorder

Department: School Evaluation Instrument: Performance will be evaluated annually by the in accordance with Policy GBI – Evaluation of Personnel.

Pay Grade: General Services Salary Schedule Pay Type: Non-Exempt Retirement: TRS

Contract Work Year: 180 Days Per Year, 8 Hours Per Day

Reports to: School Principal 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.

GOAL

Contribute to the successful achievement of the Columbia County School District mission and major system priorities by supporting the effective organization and operations of the school environment to optimize student learning, instructional programs and related activities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Function:

The school paraprofessional is a support staff position working under the supervision of the classroom general and/or special education teacher. 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.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Performed under the general supervision of the classroom and/or special education teacher and may include but not be limited to the following:

A. Instructional

• Plan and conduct small group or individual classroom activities to include one on one instruction, small group instruction and community-based instruction/community based vocational instruction based on Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals/objectives.

• Assist with supervision of students.

• Prepare materials for instruction sessions.

• Locate, operate and return needed equipment.

• Assist with classroom housekeeping.

• Assist in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.

• May assist with school-wide supervision such as loading/unloading of buses.

Required to participate in 100 hours of training necessary to renew a paraprofessional certificate as mandated by Rule 505-2-.19 of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission of the State of Georgia (O.C.G.A 20-2-215). Must successfully complete the Non-Violent Crisis Prevention intervention or equivalent course as required. Participate in the Applied Behavior Analysis training. Required to participate in training provided by the special services department, as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

May require regular lifting, carrying or transferring of 100 lbs; continuous standing, running, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling and sitting on the floor to complete activities. Must be able to hear, see, follow instructions, and complete tasks with minimal supervision. To be successful, must have emotional maturity and be patient with students.

IMPORTANT NOTES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Chief Human Resources Officer.) It should also be noted the order of duties/ responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the

Position Title: Paraprofessional

Department: School Evaluation Instrument: Performance will be evaluated annually by the Principal in accordance with Policy GBI - Evaluation of Personnel.

Pay Grade: General Services Salary Schedule Pay Type: Non-Exempt Retirement: TRS

Contract Work Year: 180 days per year, 7 hours per day, (K-5); 190 days per year, 8 hours per day, (Pre-K)

Education: 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 a formal state or local academic assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics, or instructing reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

Essential Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of child development; the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics; good interpersonal skills, clerical skills which include typing, duplicating, filing, keyboarding, and operating testing and instructional equipment; Knowledge of office and media equipment. Requires regular climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. The physical requirement of this position is medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures: transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; Is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. May be exposed to infectious diseases;

required to work in close proximity to children and others, which may involve physical contact by students on occasions.

Training: Required to participate in training necessary to renew a paraprofessional certificate as mandated by Rule 505-2-.19 of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission of the State of Georgia (O.C.G.A 20-2-215).

GOAL

Contribute to the successful achievement of the Columbia County School District mission and major system priorities by supporting the effective organization and operations of the school environment to optimize student learning, instructional programs and related activities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Function:

The school paraprofessional is a support staff position working under the supervision of the classroom teacher(s). The paraprofessional has some decision-making authority as limited and regulated by board policy and state law.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Performed under the general supervision of the classroom teacher and may include but not be limited to the following:

A. Instructional

• Conduct small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher.

• Conduct interventions for struggling students under the guidance of a teacher.

• Assist with supervision of the students.

• Assist with student assessment and collecting data on student progress.

• Assist with routine recordkeeping.

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

• Locate, operate and return needed equipment.

• Assist with classroom housekeeping.

• Assist in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.

• Assist with school wide supervision, such as loading/unloading buses.

• Other duties as assigned by the teacher and principal.

IMPORTANT NOTES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Chief Human Resources Officer.) It should also be noted the order of duties/ responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the