ESS Permanent Paraprofessional

Iu17; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS paraprofessional position in Georgia supports teachers and students in a safe, effective learning environment. The paraprofessional works under a certified teacher to assist with instructional activities, supervision, classroom management, and related duties.

The role emphasizes teamwork with teachers and staff, confidentiality, and adherence to district policies while providing daily school support across K-12 settings.

Qualifications

• Assistant to classroom teachers with instructional activities.
• Provide individual and small group support to students as directed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with instructional activities and implementation of lesson plans.
• Provide individual and small group assistance to students as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Reinforce skills and concepts introduced by the classroom teacher.
• Assist students with classroom assignments and use of instructional materials and technology.
• Monitor and supervise students at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, employees, families, and school matters.
• Work cooperatively with teachers and school staff.
• Maintain professional boundaries with students and adhere to ethical standards.

Skills

Instructional support

Student supervision

Classroom management

Education

Associate's degree preferred

GACE Paraprofessional testing

Job description

An ESS paraprofessional supports teachers and students in providing a safe, effective, and supportive learning environment.The paraprofessional works under the direction and supervision of a certified teacher to assist with instructional activities, student supervision, classroom management, and other duties necessary to support student learning and school operations.

While applicants may be considered for permanent roles, the District retains full authority to determine permanentplacements based on current needs and eligibility.

This is a full-time, 40 hour a week position.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with instructional activities and the implementation of lesson plans.
• Provide individual and small group assistance to students as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Reinforce skills and concepts previously introduced by the classroom teacher.
• Assist students with classroom assignments, learning activities, and appropriate use of instructional materials and technology.
• Monitor and supervise students at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, employees, families, and school matters in accordance with district policies and applicable laws.
• Work cooperatively with teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and other school personnel.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students and adhere to all ethical standards applicable to school employees.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred or passing GACE Paraprofessional testing

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As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

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ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

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