Parapro - Pre-K

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; Presencial; USD 28.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a paraprofessional educator to support teachers and students in various instructional activities. You will work with students individually or in small groups, reinforce instructional content, and assist with classroom management to promote an effective learning environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with Parapro assessments or PSC-approved college hours; prior licensed child care experience is preferred.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required; Praxis Parapro or GACE Parapro assessment required
• 60 sem/90 qtr hours from PSC-approved college if no Parapro assessments
• Experience in licensed child care environment preferred

Responsabilidades

• Assist teachers and students by working with students individually or in small groups to assess performance and reinforce instruction
• Support classroom management and provide learning support throughout the day
• Provide instruction as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforce skills introduced by the teacher
• Utilize games, stories, and constructive activities to enhance learning
• Assist in checking and evaluating student work objectively
• Reinforce school and classroom rules and escort students as needed
• Assist in preparing lesson plans and learning tools; contribute to activity development
• Assist in diagnosing student math and communication skills; monitor progress and document records
• Prepare instructional materials and perform copying, laminating, typing, and filing tasks
• Coordinate with media center staff and set up classroom equipment for instructional objectives
• Prepare reports, schedules, and other required data; maintain attendance records and seating assignments
• Learn assigned bus routes and perform monitoring duties (hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, bus) as needed
• Ensure appropriate student conduct; escort students to activity areas
• Perform other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Child development

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Office equipment

Educación

HS Diploma or GED

Praxis/GACE Parapro required

PSC-approved college hours (60 sem/90 qtr)

Descripción del empleo

License and Certification Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Educator certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC Required

Education Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent and passed the Praxis Parapro Assessment (prior to March 1, 2007) or the GACE Parapro Assessment Required
• In lieu of assessments, 60 semester or 90 quarter hours from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college or university are Required

Experience Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed child care environment Preferred

Skills Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of office and media equipment

Primary Responsibilities

Assist teachers and students by working with students individually or in small groups assessing performance, reinforcing instruction, motivating learning, assisting with classroom management, and other non-instructional functions.

• Assist teachers in the supervision of learning activities, circulating within the classroom, and providing assistance and learning support to students.
• Provide instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforce skills introduced by the teacher.
  • Utilize games, stories, or other constructive activities to enhance students learning skills.
• Assist teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students work.
• Reinforce rules of the school and classroom.
• Escort students as required.
• Assist in the preparation of lesson plans and teacher pre-planning sessions.
• Provide input and assistance in the development of classroom activities and learning tools.
• Assist in diagnosing student math and communication skills.
• Monitor progressive learning skills of students.
• Ensure teacher is aware of student learning deficiencies.
• Document records of learning activities and diagnosis.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of instructional materials.
• Perform support tasks such as copying materials, laminating items, typing correspondence, and filing paperwork and documentation.
• Coordinate with media center staff for classroom learning resources.
• Setup equipment in classroom for teachers instructional objectives.
• Prepare instructional reports and complete required forms, schedules, and other data as required.
• Maintain attendance records and assign student seating.
• Learn assigned bus route(s).
• Perform assigned monitoring duties, including hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and bus duty as requested.
• Ensure appropriate student conduct during these periods.
• Escort students to designated activity areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.