Instructional Paraprofessional - Student Support

Newton County Schools; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton County Schools is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional to support classroom instruction under the supervision of the principal and assigned teachers.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree or higher, or HS diploma with paraprofessional certification, and strong communication and organizational skills. Duties include small-group instruction, classroom assistance, and materials preparation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or two years of college (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) or HS diploma with paraprofessional test.
• Valid Paraprofessional Certificate is required.
• Ability to work well with adults and students and communicate effectively.
• Organized with good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual or small groups to provide intervention/enrichment activities per teacher instructions.
• Assist teacher with implementing strategies to reinforce material for individual students.
• Support behavioral interventions and document as needed.
• Supervise students and report issues to the teacher.
• Assist in clerical tasks and preparation of instructional materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Attend meetings as required and participate in training workshops.
• Comply with licensing requirements and maintain paraprofessional license as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher

HS diploma/GED + paraprofessional test

Valid Paraprofessional Certificate

Job description

Newton County Schools is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional to support classroom instruction under the supervision of the principal and assigned teachers.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree or higher, or HS diploma with paraprofessional certification, and strong communication and organizational skills. Duties include small-group instruction, classroom assistance, and materials preparation.