Paraprofessional

Applitrack; Folkston (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlton County School District seeks a Paraprofessional to assist certified staff with students in the classroom and free teachers for curriculum development. You will reinforce reading, math, and language arts, supervising activities and supporting inclusion for students with special needs.

Responsibilities include assisting with records, field trip supervision, and communication with parents as requested.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions precisely.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of students and staff.
• Commitment to confidentiality and respectful communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist staff in administration and correction of exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Prepare instructional materials and support strategies for individual student needs.

Skills

Instructional support

Classroom assistance

Basic math/reading support

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Paraprofessional Position

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, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to contribute to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

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 distributes and uses 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 of IEP objectives, etc.


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


• - Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.


• - 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 the 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.

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.

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.

Important Note: Candidates selected for an interview by thehiring principal will need to provide the following:

• Current and most recent supervisor's name and contact information


• Oneletterof recommendation OR oneApplicant Recommendation Form

* The hiring administrator can not be a reference for you.

* Charlton County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, sex, age, handicap, national origin, religion, or marital status in its educational programs, activities, hiring, or promotional practices.