First Grade Instructional Paraprofessional - SSES

South Salem Elementary School; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Salem Elementary School in Covington, Georgia is seeking a First Grade Instructional Paraprofessional to support teachers with small group instruction and classroom activities. The role requires lifting, non-exempt status, and assisting with materials, supervision, and clerical tasks as directed by the principal and teachers.

Applicants should have an associate degree or higher (or HS diploma with paraprofessional test) and a valid paraprofessional certificate.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 semester hours or HS diploma/GED with Paraprofessional Assessment Certification Test.
• Valid Paraprofessional Certificate.
• Ability to work well with adults and students; good communication skills.
• Be well organized with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual and/or small groups of students for intervention or enrichment.
• Assist teacher in implementing strategies to reinforce material and address individual needs.
• Assist with behavioral strategies and documentation as needed.
• Supervise students and alert teacher to any issues.
• Serve as information resource to substitutes in absence of regular teacher.
• Assist with clerical tasks and preparation of instructional materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of school information and participate in required meetings.
• Maintain paraprofessional license as required by the Professional Standards Commission.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Education

Associate degree / 60 sem hrs

HS diploma or GED + Paraprofessional test

Valid Paraprofessional Certificate

Job description

First Grade Instructional Paraprofessional - SSES

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Job Details

Job ID: 5915225

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title:

Instructional Paraprofessional

Pay Grade:

(based on education level)

Supervisor:

Principal / Designee

Days/Months:

184 / 10

Department:

School Location

Classification:

Non-Exempt

Primary Purpose

The Instructional Paraprofessional shall report directly to the principal; however, the paraprofessional is under the daily supervision of their assigned teacher/s. The Instructional Paraprofessional must be able to perform tasks involving light/moderate lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling and must be able to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time. Vision, hearing and verbal communication are essential factors in performing required tasks, duties, and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or two years (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) of college OR HS diploma/GED with successful completion of the Georgia Paraprofessional Assessment Certification Test.
• Valid Paraprofessional Certificate.
• Be able to work well with adults and students, and possess good communication skills.
• Be well organized and have good time management skills.

Description of Duties

• Work with individual and/or small groups of students to provide intervention or enrichment activities assigned by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in implementing special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based the needs of individual students.
• Assist the teacher in implementing and documenting special strategies to address behavioral needs of individual students.
• Assist with the supervision of students.
• Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about students.
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Assist in accurately reviewing student responses on assignments without assigning or recording grades.
• Assist the teacher in performing necessary clerical tasks.
• Assist with the preparation of materials for instruction, including, for example, the creation of learning centers and manipulative, the copying/duplicating of materials, and the construction of display/bulletin boards.
• Assist in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.
• Participate in training workshops as required by the school system.
• Maintain confidentiality of all school information concerning students, staff and school business.
• Attend faculty meetings and other meetings as required.
• Maintain paraprofessional license as required by the Professional Standards Commission.
• Demonstrate positive working relationships with others.
• Be physically able to perform tasks involving light to heavy lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling and must be able to walk and/or stand a minimum of six (6) hours with breaks.
• Assist with classroom housekeeping.
• Assist with various school-wide duty assignments, to include car rider, bus or lunchroom duty.
• Reports to work regularly and promptly.
• Perform other such duties as may be required by the Principal.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Laurie Weaver , Principal
• South Salem Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]

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