Paraprofessional, Instructional (Kdg) -ENES

Newton County Schools; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton County Schools seeks an Instructional Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in daily classroom activities, under direct supervision of the assigned teacher and principal. Responsibilities include assisting with targeted interventions and classroom setup.

The role requires strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to lift and move materials as needed; candidates must meet Georgia paraprofessional requirements and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or two years of college OR HS diploma/GED with Georgia Paraprofessional test.
• Valid Paraprofessional Certificate.
• Ability to work with adults and students with good communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual and/or small groups of students to provide intervention or enrichment activities as directed by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in implementing strategies to reinforce material based on students’ needs.
• Assist with behavioral strategies and documenting progress for individual students.
• Supervise students and alert the teacher to any problems or important information.
• Serve as a resource for substitutes and support staff in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Assist with clerical tasks and preparation of instructional materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of all school information concerning students and staff.
• Attend faculty and school meetings as required and maintain paraprofessional licensure as required.

Education

Associate’s Degree or two years (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) of college OR HS diploma/GED with successful completion of the Georgia Paraprofessional Assessment Certification Test.

Job description

Job Title: Instructional Paraprofessional

Pay Grade: (based on education level)

Supervisor: Principal / Designee

Days/Months: 184 / 10

Department: School Location

Classification: Non-Exempt

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Instructional Paraprofessional shall report directly to the principal; however, the paraprofessional is under the daily supervision of their assigned teacher/s. The Instructional Paraprofessional must be able to perform tasks involving light/moderate lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling and must be able to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time. Vision, hearing and verbal communication are essential factors in performing required tasks, duties, and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate’s Degree or two years (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) of college OR HS diploma/GED with successful completion of the Georgia Paraprofessional Assessment Certification Test.
2. Valid Paraprofessional Certificate.
3. Be able to work well with adults and students, and possess good communication skills.
4. Be well organized and have good time management skills.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

1. Work with individual and/or small groups of students to provide intervention or enrichment activities assigned by the teacher.
2. Assist the teacher in implementing special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based the needs of individual students.
3. Assist the teacher in implementing and documenting special strategies to address behavioral needs of individual students.
4. Assist with the supervision of students.
5. Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about students.
6. Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
7. Assist in accurately reviewing student responses on assignments without assigning or recording grades.
8. Assist the teacher in performing necessary clerical tasks.
9. Assist with the preparation of materials for instruction, including, for example, the creation of learning centers and manipulative, the copying/duplicating of materials, and the construction of display/bulletin boards.
10. Assist in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.
11. Participate in training workshops as required by the school system.
12. Maintain confidentiality of all school information concerning students, staff and school business.
13. Attend faculty meetings and other meetings as required.
14. Maintain paraprofessional license as required by the Professional Standards Commission.
15. Demonstrate positive working relationships with others.
16. Be physically able to perform tasks involving light to heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling and must be able to walk and/or stand a minimum of six (6) hours with breaks.
17. Assist with classroom housekeeping.
18. Assist with various school-wide duty assignments, to include car rider, bus or lunchroom duty.
19. Reports to work regularly and promptly.
20. Perform other such duties as may be required by the Principal.