Kindergarten Parapro

Coweta County Schools; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Coweta County Schools is seeking a Kindergarten Paraprofessional for Welch Elementary School. The role involves leading instructional activities, instructing classes at scheduled times, and assisting with classroom management to support student learning and safety.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate degree or higher and state certification; candidates may need to obtain the Parapro GACE if not currently certified.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize, coordinate, plan, and direct the implementation of a comprehensive classroom instructional program.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, and competency in counseling and evaluating student needs.
• Successful teacher training and/or teaching experiences at the level to which assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to effectively plan, coordinate and implement programs of instruction.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at the time designated.
• Attend staff and grade level meetings and participate in school committees.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Counseling

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

• Position Type:

  Support Staff/ Teaching Paraprofessional



• Date Posted:

  10/29/2026



• Location:

  Welch Elementary School



• Date Available:

  2026-2027

POSITION TITLE: Kindergarten Parapro –WelchElementary School
$14.57 an hour. 183 Days, 7.5 Hours (prorated if you do not start at the beginning of the school year)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provide leadership to effectively plan, coordinate and implement programs of instruction that ensure students opportunities to reach their highest social, emotional and academic potential. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at the time designated. Select and present materials required in the teaching assignment within the framework of the content limitations of state and system curriculum guides. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students. Develop and implement classroom technology which may relate to the use of audio, video, graphics, research technologies and other tools to facilitate learning. Prepare for classes assigned and show evidence of preparation upon request of principal or designee. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Provide adequate background information and materials when substitute teacher is to assume responsibilities. Maintain satisfactory attendance defined by system or local school handbook. Comply with conditions stated in contract of employment. Comply with the federal, state and local board of education requirements for the development of educationally appropriate instruction. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and work cooperatively with all staff members in attaining school goals and objectives. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Attend staff, department, team, or grade level meetings and serve on staff committees as required. Participate as required in the appropriate state annual evaluation process. Perform such additional responsibilities as may be assigned by the building administrators.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING:
Minimum of Associate degree from an accredited college or university and state required certification. If you have an associates degree or higher, you can provide an official transcript to HR and we will get your certification. IF not, you will need to sign up, take the Parapro GACE, and pass the GACE (at your expense)
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Ability to organize, coordinate, plan, and direct the implementation of a comprehensive classroom instructional program. Proficiency required in oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, and competency in counseling and evaluating student needs.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Successful teacher training and/or teaching experiences at the level to which assigned.

The Coweta County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications
as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable.
The Coweta County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color
national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices