Kindergarten Paraprofessional

Hall County Schools; Gainesville (GA); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hall County Schools in Gainesville, GA seeks a Paraprofessional to assist certified staff and students in classrooms. Responsibilities include reinforcing core subjects, supporting assessments, managing materials, and helping with behavior and safety. Travel between schools may be required, with duties across instructional and non-instructional areas.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and basic computer skills (Word, Excel). No Child Left Behind coursework experience is desirable.

Formación

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist in administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills.
• Assist with record-keeping procedures documenting student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to maintain a safe, orderly environment.
• Supervise students in non-instructional areas (lunch, bus, playground, study hall, etc.).
• Accompany students on field trips for supervision.
• Prepare and distribute educational materials as needed.
• Assist with parent contact to foster involvement.
• Support students with special needs in all aspects of instruction to maximize inclusion and achievement.

Conocimientos

Following instructions

Arithmetic operations

Diversity collaboration

Confidentiality

Support for students with specialNeeds

Cooperative work relationships

Oral & written reporting

Written and verbal communication

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

No Child Left Behind Act coursework/exam

Herramientas

Word

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Position Purpose

- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.

- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

- Assists with record‑keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

- Assists students in non‑instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non‑instructional areas.

- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.

- Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.

- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.

- Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

- Works in standard office and school building environments.

- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

- High School diploma or equivalent.

- Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

- Prior experience working with children desirable.

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Job Details

Job ID: 5984309
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 05, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Christy Cronic
• 711 Green Street
• Gainesville, Georgia 30506
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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