Paraprofessional, Elementary Instructional (435D)[181] Part-time

Cobb County School District; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District in Marietta seeks a Paraprofessional, Instructional to assist with educational activities under the teacher’s supervision.

The role requires an associate degree or 60 college hours, or a high school diploma with GACE Paraprofessional, plus Georgia Paraprofessional Certification. Reports to the Principal and includes light physical duties and routine data tasks.

Qualifications

• Educational Level: Associate degree or 60 semester hours; OR high school diploma with GACE Paraprofessional.
• Certification/License Required: Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate incl. in-service training.
• Experience: None
• Physical Activities: Ability to lift up to 60 pounds; move mats; assist students on floor.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Exhibits professionalism and appropriate appearance.
• Follows policies and procedures at county, state and federal levels.
• Conducts small group or individual activities based on lesson plans.
• Assists with supervision of students.
• Assists with student assessment, grading, and data collection.
• Assists with routine record keeping and preparation of instructional materials.
• Locates, operates, and returns classroom equipment.
• Assists with classroom housekeeping and inventory management.
• Supports school-wide supervision such as bus loading/unloading.

Skills

Written & verbal comms

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or 60 credits

GACE Paraprofessional Certification

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional, Instructional

JOB CODE: 435A (Kinder), 435B(MS), 435C(HS), 435D (ES), 435E( Pre-K)

DIVISION: Leadership

SALARY SCHEDULE: Paraprofessional

DEPARTMENT: Leadership

WORKDAYS: 181

REPORTS TO: Principal

PAY GRADE: NH0 (4, 5, 6, 7 or 8)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Works with students in completing educational activities under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

Requirements

• Educational Level: Hold an associate degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution; OR Have completed 2 years (60 semester hours) of college coursework above the remedial level at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution with a grade of \"C\" or better. OR Hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment


• Certification/License Required: Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate which includes in-service training related to position


• Experience: None


• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities; able to lift maximum 60 pounds; PE Paraprofessionals only-lessons frequently include demonstrating throwing, catching, kicking and striking; ability to get down on the floor and up again is frequently required to assist students; some movement of mats and equipment is expected


• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.


• Exhibits professionalism in all job-related situations; follows professional ethics in all work-related activities; presents a personal appearance which enhances the image of the school.


• Follows all county, state and federal policies and procedures.


• Conducts small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher.


• Assists with supervision of students.


• Assists with student assessment, grading work and test and collecting data on student progress.


• Assists with routine record keeping.


• Assists with the preparation of materials for instruction.


• Locates, operates, and returns equipment required for classroom activities.


• Assists with classroom housekeeping.


• Assists in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.


• Assists with school-wide supervision, such as loading/unloading buses.


• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.