135 school support jobs found in Savannah, GA

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: Under occasional supervision, assists the Media Specialist with non-professional library tasks required to manage the library and its collections, circulate materials. Provides reference research and technical assistance to students and teachers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintains and updates computerized inventory of library holdings and patron information; maintains online card catalogs and other collections, circulates materials, and provides reference, research, and technical assistance for students and teachers. Schedules and video records or downloads instructional programs as requested by teachers; assists in evaluating quality and effectiveness of programs for classroom use; schedules and sets up audio/visual equipment in classrooms as needed for viewing. Assists students (individually or in small or large groups) in the use of reference materials and in the development of research skills; assists students in using electronic...

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: Provides health care services to students. Under limited supervision, administers medical assistance and first aid to students according to school health program procedures prescribed by the District. Performs routine counseling services; refers students and their parents to community agencies and professionals as appropriate. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Plans school health program in cooperation with medical authority and administrative school personnel. Participates in medical examinations and reviews findings to evaluate health status of pupils and progress of program. Establishes nursing policies to meet emergencies. Cooperates with school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of students. Administers medications, provides first aid, and maintains health records of students. Counsels student in good health habits. Works with community agencies in planning facilities to meet needs of children outside...

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: Under occasional supervision, assists the Media Specialist with non-professional library tasks required to manage the library and its collections, circulate materials. Provides reference research and technical assistance to students and teachers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintains and updates computerized inventory of library holdings and patron information; maintains online card catalogs and other collections, circulates materials, and provides reference, research, and technical assistance for students and teachers. Schedules and video records or downloads instructional programs as requested by teachers; assists in evaluating quality and effectiveness of programs for classroom use; schedules and sets up audio/visual equipment in classrooms as needed for viewing. Assists students (individually or in small or large groups) in the use of reference materials and in the development of research skills; assists students in using electronic...

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: To create and maintain a positive, stimulating environment for students to promote a culture of learning. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students. Prepare, administer and evaluate tests and classroom assignments following curriculum guidelines. Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic difficulties, or special academic interests. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Provide developmentally and academically appropriate opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving, with flexibility for meeting individual student needs. Plan, create and implement a dynamic classroom environment conductive to learning and relevant to the physical, social, and emotional development of...

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: Provides health care services to students. Under limited supervision, administers medical assistance and first aid to students according to school health program procedures prescribed by the District. Performs routine counseling services; refers students and their parents to community agencies and professionals as appropriate. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Plans school health program in cooperation with medical authority and administrative school personnel. Participates in medical examinations and reviews findings to evaluate health status of pupils and progress of program. Establishes nursing policies to meet emergencies. Cooperates with school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of students. Administers medications, provides first aid, and maintains health records of students. Counsels student in good health habits. Works with community agencies in planning facilities to meet needs of children outside...

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: To provide support and intervention for students with continuing emotional and /or behavioral problems. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Consults with teachers, counselors, school social workers and other appropriate personnel concerning the behavioral objectives and goals of students. Assists instructional personnel in the development of behavioral plans. Implements behavioral programs designed to make positive and appropriate changes. Works one-on-one with students to effect behavior changes. Assists instructional personnel as necessary. Works with related agencies to develop an effective program of activities for changing unacceptable behavior of students. Provides information to family or other care providers concerning action of students. Ensures consistency of behavioral standards by coordinating with all appropriate students contacts. Works with school personnel to obtain information and advice on prior behavior problems. Provides...

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: To create and maintain a positive, stimulating environment for students to promote a culture of learning. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students. Prepare, administer and evaluate tests and classroom assignments following curriculum guidelines. Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic difficulties, or special academic interests. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Provide developmentally and academically appropriate opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving, with flexibility for meeting individual student needs. Plan, create and implement a dynamic classroom environment conductive to learning and relevant to the physical, social, and emotional development of...

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: To create and maintain a positive, stimulating environment for students to promote a culture of learning. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students. Prepare, administer and evaluate tests and classroom assignments following curriculum guidelines. Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic difficulties, or special academic interests. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Provide developmentally and academically appropriate opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving, with flexibility for meeting individual student needs. Plan, create and implement a dynamic classroom environment conductive to learning and relevant to the physical, social, and emotional development of...

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: To help student overcome problems that impede learning and to assist them in making education, occupational, and life plans that hold promise for their personal fulfillment as mature and responsible men and women. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Aids students in course and subject selection. Obtains and disseminates occupational information to student and to classes studying occupations. Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in evolving education and occupation plans in terms of such evaluation. Works to discover and develop special abilities of students. Works to resolve students' education handicaps. Registers students new to the school and orients them to school procedures and the school's varied opportunities for learning. Helps students evaluate career interests and choices. Remains readily...

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE : Provides interpreting services to deaf/hard of hearing students, their classmates, the educational staff and others involved in the educational setting. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Accurately interprets spoken and signed messages without censorship for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, classmates, educational staff and others involved in the educational setting. Participates in educational team meetings. Provides interpreting for other activities during the regularly scheduled school day as needed (i.e. field trips, IEP meetings, etc.). Prepares for interpreting by familiarization with the physical environment and with subject-area vocabulary and concepts. Remains current and knowledgeable on language expansions and trends. Attends in-service activities, engages in academic coursework, or reassesses interpreting skills through the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment, Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Written Test....

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: Provides the necessary professional skills to assist students, parents, teachers and communities in problem solving and conflict resolution in a safe and healthy manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Consults with school staff members and parents to identify at-risk students; conducts surveys to assess school and/or community needs. Develops short- and long-term intervention strategies consistent with curriculum, student need, strengths, diversity and life experience to maximize educational opportunities and abilities. Implements school-wide programs and promotes parental responsibility for attendance improvement. Facilitates development of dropout prevention programs. Assists families with the interpretation of school policies and procedures. Collaborates with support personnel within the school, district and community. Advocates for appropriate services for students and their families. Conducts home visits as needed. Assumes...

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: To provide support and intervention for students with continuing emotional and /or behavioral problems. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Consults with teachers, counselors, school social workers and other appropriate personnel concerning the behavioral objectives and goals of students. Assists instructional personnel in the development of behavioral plans. Implements behavioral programs designed to make positive and appropriate changes. Works one-on-one with students to effect behavior changes. Assists instructional personnel as necessary. Works with related agencies to develop an effective program of activities for changing unacceptable behavior of students. Provides information to family or other care providers concerning action of students. Ensures consistency of behavioral standards by coordinating with all appropriate students contacts. Works with school personnel to obtain information and advice on prior behavior problems. Provides...

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: Provides health care services to students. Under limited supervision, administers medical assistance and first aid to students according to school health program procedures prescribed by the District. Refers students and their parents to community agencies and professionals as appropriate. LPNs will service students in one-to-one situation, sped room nurse and second nurse in a school setting. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Plans school health program in cooperation with medical authority and administrative school personnel. Participates in physical assessments and reviews findings to evaluate health status of students. Establishes nursing policies to meet emergencies. Cooperates with school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of students. Administers medications, provides first aid, and maintains health records of students. Counsels student in good health habits. Works with community agencies in...

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: To provide support and intervention for students with continuing emotional and /or behavioral problems. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Consults with teachers, counselors, school social workers and other appropriate personnel concerning the behavioral objectives and goals of students. Assists instructional personnel in the development of behavioral plans. Implements behavioral programs designed to make positive and appropriate changes. Works one-on-one with students to effect behavior changes. Assists instructional personnel as necessary. Works with related agencies to develop an effective program of activities for changing unacceptable behavior of students. Provides information to family or other care providers concerning action of students. Ensures consistency of behavioral standards by coordinating with all appropriate students contacts. Works with school personnel to obtain information and advice on prior behavior problems. Provides...

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: To enable students to develop communication skills needed to achieve their maximum academic and social potential. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Conducts evaluation of students with communicative disorders. Evaluates and diagnoses speech and language disorders. Develops and implements individualized education plans to meet the unique needs of each student receiving therapy service. Develops appropriate service delivery models to meet the needs of students. Refers students to other professional and community agencies when needed. Consults with classroom teachers and other school personnel to facilitate carry-over of therapy gains into classroom activities. Provides information, support, and guidance to parents/guardians and families. Assists teachers in the identification of children with communicative disorders. Maintains records for students evaluated and receiving services. Informs administrators and other members of the educational team...

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE : Provides interpreting services to deaf/hard of hearing students, their classmates, the educational staff and others involved in the educational setting. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Accurately interprets spoken and signed messages without censorship for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, classmates, educational staff and others involved in the educational setting. Participates in educational team meetings. Provides interpreting for other activities during the regularly scheduled school day as needed (i.e. field trips, IEP meetings, etc.). Prepares for interpreting by familiarization with the physical environment and with subject-area vocabulary and concepts. Remains current and knowledgeable on language expansions and trends. Attends in-service activities, engages in academic coursework, or reassesses interpreting skills through the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment, Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Written Test....

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: To enable students to develop communication skills needed to achieve their maximum academic and social potential. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Conducts evaluation of students with communicative disorders. Evaluates and diagnoses speech and language disorders. Develops and implements individualized education plans to meet the unique needs of each student receiving therapy service. Develops appropriate service delivery models to meet the needs of students. Refers students to other professional and community agencies when needed. Consults with classroom teachers and other school personnel to facilitate carry-over of therapy gains into classroom activities. Provides information, support, and guidance to parents/guardians and families. Assists teachers in the identification of children with communicative disorders. Maintains records for students evaluated and receiving services. Informs administrators and other members of the educational team...

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: Provides comprehensive administrative support to the principal, department head or other administrative personnel. (Alternate position titles include Administrative Assistant/Guidance; Administrative Assistant/Attendance, Administrative Assistant/ Receptionist.) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Receive telephone calls, correspondence, deliveries and visitors, and respond or refer appropriately. Daily Student Attendance Work with Guidance Counselor and Career Development Facilitator as needed. Prepare, type, copy, mail, and file materials such as correspondence, reports, and bulletins. Schedule appointments and meetings. Assist in preparation of materials and in the use of office equipment. Provide backup and assistance to other clerical areas. Comply with and maintain knowledge of all policies and regulations pertinent to the district, school and/or department. Process routine office forms, purchase orders, printing requests, etc., as...

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a paraprofessional who practices under the ongoing supervision of a Board-Certified Licensed Behavior Technician (BCBA or BCaBA). Works under the direct supervision of Beaufort County School District administrator in the supervision and instruction of students in a variety of settings, including the community and classroom; to assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of Individualized Education Plans or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students identified with behavioral needs; attend student progress meetings. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst or Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst: Assist with direct observation of students and supporting staff on implementation of student behavior plans and related goals. Given guidelines and parameters provided, collect, record and summarize data on observable student behavior....

Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: To function as a member of the total educational team and bring specialized knowledge and skills related to learning processes, techniques of assessment of learning and social adjustment, research design, and modification of behaviors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To complete the Intern Preparation Program with all competencies attained. To consult with teachers, administrators, parents, and other appropriate personnel regarding specific cases in which assistance is requested (RTI, 504, IEP referrals) and attend meetings as required/needed. To produce in a timely manner (within 60 days) word-processed reports reflecting the results of the above measurements to be used by school and staff personnel in designing Individual Educational Plans for students as needed. To interpret results of evaluations and present to parent and IEP teams including appropriate recommendations to address referral concerns. To counsel using psychological principles...