First Grade Instructional Paraprofessional - WNES

West Newton Elementary School; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

West Newton Elementary School in Covington, GA seeks a First Grade Instructional Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in the classroom.

The role includes assisting with small groups, managing materials, supervising students, and implementing strategies under teacher direction; candidates should have strong communication, organization, and a Paraprofessional certificate. This is a full-time, 184/10 position with district requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Paraprofessional Certificate.
• Ability to work well with adults and students and communicate clearly.
• Be organized and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals and small groups to provide intervention or enrichment activities.
• Assist the teacher with reinforcing material and addressing individual needs.
• Assist with behavioral strategies and monitoring student behavior.
• Supervise students and alert the teacher to any issues.
• Serve as information resource for substitutes and support staff.
• Assist with clerical tasks and preparation of instructional materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s Degree or two years of college

HS diploma/GED with Paraprofessional Certification

Job description

First Grade Instructional Paraprofessional - WNES

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Job Details

Job ID: 5915224

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

• Leah Green , Principal
• West Newton Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]