Paraprofessional

YOSS, Inc.; High Shoals, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

YOSS, Inc. is seeking a paraprofessional to support elementary classrooms at HSES-High Shoals Elementary. The role involves assisting teachers, supervising activities, and reinforcing instructional objectives with individual or small-group work.

The ideal candidate has a two-year degree or higher (or equivalent), along with a paraprofessional certificate or the ability to obtain one. Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of child development are required.

Qualifications

• Two year degree or higher preferred; high school diploma or equivalent and GACE Parapro Assessment required.
• Paraprofessional certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission or ability to obtain such certificate.
• Knowledge of child development and effective interpersonal skills; knowledge of office and media equipment.

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 supervising learning activities, circulating within the classroom, and providing assistance and learning support to students.
• Provide instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher; reinforce skills with games or constructive activities.
• Assist teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students’ work.
• Assist in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom order; reinforce rules and escort students as required.
• Assist in preparing lesson plans and learning tools; provide input for classroom activities.
• Diagnose student math and communication skills; monitor progression and document learning records.
• Prepare instructional materials; perform copying, laminating, typing, and filing tasks.
• Coordinate with media center staff for classroom resources; set up equipment.
• Prepare instructional reports and maintain attendance and seating records; learn bus routes.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Office equipment knowledge

Education

Two year degree or higher

High school diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional certificate (GA PSC)

Job description

Job Location: HSES-HIGH SHOALS ELEMENTARY

Category: Classified

Job Description

JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education Two year degree or higher from an accredited institution preferred. High school diploma or equivalent and passed the GACE Parapro Assessment required. License/Certification Must hold a valid paraprofessional certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission or be able to obtain such certificate. Skills Knowledge of child development; effective interpersonal skills; and knowledge of office and media equipment. Work Experience Experience in a licensed child care environment preferred.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Assist teachers in the supervision of learning activities, circulating within the classroom, and providing assistance and learning support to students.
2. Provide instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforce skills introduced by the teacher. a. Utilize games, stories, or other constructive activities to enhance students’ learning skills.
3. Assist teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students’ work.
4. Assist in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom order a. Reinforce rules of the school and classroom. b. Escort students as required.
5. Assist in the preparation of lesson plans and teacher pre-planning sessions. a. Provide input and assistance in the development of classroom activities and learning tools.
6. Assist in diagnosing student math and communication skills. a. Monitor progressive learning skills of students. b. Ensure teacher is aware of student learning deficiencies. c. Document records of learning activities and diagnosis.
7. Prepare or assist in the preparation of instructional materials. a. Perform support tasks such as copying materials, laminating items, typing correspondence, and filing paperwork and documentation.
8. Coordinate with media center staff for classroom learning resources. a. Setup equipment in classroom for teacher’s instructional objectives.
9. Prepare instructional reports and complete required forms, schedules, and other data as required. a. Maintain attendance records and assign student seating. b. Learn assigned bus route(s).
10. Perform assigned monitoring duties, including hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and bus duty as requested. a. Ensure appropriate student conduct during these periods. b. Escort students to designated activity areas. 11. 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. Employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to handle, feel, to have significant finger dexterity and or reach. Employee is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Employee is frequently required to use the following physical demands; significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.