Paraprofessional

Wheeless Road Elementary; Augusta (GA); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Wheeless Road Elementary in Augusta, GA, is hiring a Paraprofessional to assist the teacher in the classroom and support instruction across reading, writing, and mathematics. The position is part-time and grant-funded, with a typical 186-day schedule and duties that include attendance at staff meetings and professional development.

The role requires an associate degree or higher, 60 hours or 90 hours, and a valid Georgia paraprofessional certificate.

Formación

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college.
• 60 semester or 90 quarter hours from an accredited college.
• High school diploma/equivalent with a passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Must maintain a valid Georgia certificate through professional learning or college coursework and a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of reading, writing, and mathematics; ability to teach reading readiness and math readiness.
• Able to effectively use school technology including light typing and emailing.
• Experience in a licensed childcare environment is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the teacher in the classroom with instruction.
• Attend all school staff meetings and participate in professional development.
• Work cooperatively with teachers, administrators, and school stakeholders.
• Supervise students and promote social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.
• Serve as information source for substitutes and maintain program continuity.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
• Communicate with clarity, using proper grammar in speech and writing.
• Provide feedback to the teacher and support small groups.
• Utilize special skills within the school program and perform duties assigned by administrators.
• Operate classroom equipment and participate in school improvement committees.

Conocimientos

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Reading readiness

Writing readiness

Typing

Emailing

Educación

Associate degree or higher

60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours

High school diploma/equivalent with GACE paraprofessional assessment

Herramientas

Light typing

Email software

Descripción del empleo

Paraprofessional

Richmond County (GA) Wheeless Road Elementary - Augusta, Georgia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Richmond County School System

Job Details

Job ID: 5954962

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Salary: $14.34 to $20.49 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Description

Department or Location: School-Based

Position Type: Classified / Non-Contracted -GRANT FUNDED

Job Title: Paraprofessional (General)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: School Principal

Days Worked: 186 Days (10 months)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• *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

1. Serves as an assistant in an identified instructional program observing the same hours as the classroom teacher; being prompt, dependable, and regular in attendance.
2. Attends all school staff meetings.
3. Participates in professional development pertinent to duties assigned by the principal, lead teacher, and classroom teacher.
4. Works cooperatively with teachers, administrators, and school stakeholders.
5. Assist with the supervision of students while promoting activities to enhance the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of students.
6. Serves as the chief source of information and helps to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher to achieve program continuity.
7. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected of the teacher.
8. Uses correct grammar when communicating orally and/or in writing.
9. 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.
10. Utilizes special skills and talents within the total school program.
11. Performs tasks assigned by the principal, lead teacher, or classroom teacher.
12. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
13. Actively participates in school improvement by serving on school-based committees as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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: May be asked to attend/participate in special programs or activities outside the instructional day. Requires working in a portable building which has 3-5 steps and walking at various intervals throughout the day.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.