Kindergarten Paraprofessional

Richmond County School System; Blythe (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond County School System is seeking a Kindergarten Paraprofessional to assist the teacher with instruction in a school-based setting. The role supports reading, writing, and math instruction and requires an associate degree or higher with state certification standards.

The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers, attendance at staff meetings, and active participation in school improvement activities. 183 days of work and required Georgia credentials are noted.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college is required.
• 60 semester or 90 quarter hours from an accredited college.
• High school diploma/equivalent with passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in the classroom with instruction.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development.
• Supervise students and support social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.
• Provide feedback and assist with class activities for small groups or individuals.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards regarding student information.

Skills

Reading instruction

Writing instruction

Mathematics instruction

Light typing

Email usage

Education

Associate degree or higher

60 semester or 90 quarter hours

High school diploma with GACE paraprofessional

PRAXIS paraprofessional (before Mar 1, 2007)

Job description

Department or Location

School-Based

Position Type

Classified / Non-Contracted

Job Title

Kindergarten Paraprofessional

FLSA Status

Exempt

Reports To

School Principal

Days Worked

183 Days (10 months)

Education

Job Qualifications

• An Associate Degree or higher (from an accredited college)

(GPA of 2.5 or higher/at least a “C” Average)

• 60 Semester or 90 Quarter hours (from an accredited college)

(GPA of 2.5 or higher/at least a “C” Average)

• High school diploma/equivalent with a passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

NOTE

PRAXIS Paraprofessional Assessment will be accepted if taken before March 1, 2007

Certification or Licensure

Must maintain a valid Georgia certificate through professional learning or college coursework. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Skills

Knowledge of, and ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics. Knowledge of, and ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate. Able to effectively use school technology including light typing and e-mailing.

Work Experience

Experience in a licensed childcare environment is preferred.

Primary Duty

This position is responsible for assisting the teacher in the classroom with instruction.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serves as an assistant in an identified instructional program observing the same hours as the classroom teacher; being prompt, dependable, and regular in attendance.
• Attends all school staff meetings.
• Participates in professional development pertinent to duties assigned by the principal, lead teacher, and classroom teacher.
• Works cooperatively with teachers, administrators, and school stakeholders.
• Assist with the supervision of students while promoting activities to enhance the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of students.
• Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher to achieve program continuity.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected of the teacher.
• Uses correct grammar when communicating orally and/or in writing.
• Gives the teacher an additional source of feedback and of ideas concerning class activities while working with an individual or small group of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Utilizes special skills and talents within the total school program.
• Performs tasks assigned by the principal, lead teacher or classroom teacher.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Actively participates in school improvement by serving on school-based committees as assigned.
• The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law board policy administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Required to attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the RCSS contract.