Paraprofessional - PreK (SPED) - Grant Funded
NORTHWOODS ACADEMY SCHOOL
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Job summary
Bibb County Public Schools NORTHWOODS ACADEMY SCHOOL in Macon, Georgia is seeking a Paraprofessional - PreK (SPED) for a grant-funded position ending with the 2026-2027 school year.
The role supports a well-organized classroom, assists in small group and individual activities, helps with computers and instructional software, grades student work, prepares materials, and monitors student behavior, under close supervision.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours required.
- Some experience working with children preferred.
- Experience with computers and instructional software desired.
- Equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.
Responsibilities
- Conducts small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans.
- Assists with the supervision of students.
- Assists students with the operation of computers and the use of selected software.
- Checks, reviews, and/or grades student work; observes progress and needs.
- Assists with routine classroom record keeping.
- Prepares instructional materials and sets up audio/visual equipment.
- Observes child behavior and reports observations as necessary.
- Assists students with classwork and provides individualized attention.
- Monitors student behavior in classroom, cafeteria, playground, etc.
- Performs clerical tasks and other duties as assigned.
Skills
Education
Job description
This is a Grant Funded position that will end at the end of 2026-2027 school year.
JOB SUMMARY
Assists in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can learn subject matter and develop skills through the use of small group instruction and computer-assisted learning.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This job has/has no supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Conducts small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher.
- Assists with the supervision of students.
- Assists students with the operation of computers and the use of selected software.
- Checks, reviews, and/or grades student classwork, homework, and tests; observes and reports on students' performance?including their progress, weaknesses, special needs, etc.
- Assists with routine classroom record keeping.
- Assists with the preparation of materials for instruction (including copying and duplicating materials, constructing displays and bulletin boards, setting up and operating audio/visual materials/equipment, computers, etc.).
- Observes child behavior and reports observations as necessary.
- Assists students with classwork; works with children in need of special attention on an individual basis as needed.
- Monitors student behavior in classroom, cafeteria, playground, etc., as necessary.
- Performs clerical tasks and duties as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Associate’s degree or sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours required. Some experience working with children preferred. Experience working with computers and instructional software desired. Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of child development.
- Knowledge of the use and operation of computers and instructional software.
- Some knowledge of teaching and instruction methods.
- Skill in performing clerical tasks.
- Skill in computer operation.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational skills.?
- Ability to type.
- Ability to direct children in small instructional groups.
- Ability to instruct, give directions to, and provide guidance to children.
- Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with students, teachers, parents, and school employees.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work under close supervision.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- GaPSC Clearance Certification
Salary/Terms/Benefits:
- 182day work year;7.5 hours per day
- Salary: Grade 111B: Hourly (placement on salary schedule based on years or experience). Up to ten (10) years allowed. The stated salary range reflects the opportunity for pay over the course of the employee’s tenure. The top pay is not a potential starting salary.
- Excellent benefits package (including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employee assistance program); personal and sick leave; membership in State Retirement System.
BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR
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Starting Date: To Be Determined
This is a Grant Funded position that will end at the end of 2026-2027 school year.
JOB SUMMARY
Assists in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can learn subject matter and develop skills through the use of small group instruction and computer-assisted learning.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This job has/has no supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Conducts small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher.
- Assists with the supervision of students.
- Assists students with the operation of computers and the use of selected software.
- Checks, reviews, and/or grades student classwork, homework, and tests; observes and reports on students' performance?including their progress, weaknesses, special needs, etc.
- Assists with routine classroom record keeping.
- Assists with the preparation of materials for instruction (including copying and duplicating materials, constructing displays and bulletin boards, setting up and operating audio/visual materials/equipment, computers, etc.).
- Observes child behavior and reports observations as necessary.
- Assists students with classwork; works with children in need of special attention on an individual basis as needed.
- Monitors student behavior in classroom, cafeteria, playground, etc., as necessary.
- Performs clerical tasks and duties as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Associate’s degree or sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours required. Some experience working with children preferred. Experience working with computers and instructional software desired. Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of child development.
- Knowledge of the use and operation of computers and instructional software.
- Some knowledge of teaching and instruction methods.
- Skill in performing clerical tasks.
- Skill in computer operation.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational skills.?
- Ability to type.
- Ability to direct children in small instructional groups.
- Ability to instruct, give directions to, and provide guidance to children.
- Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with students, teachers, parents, and school employees.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work under close supervision.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- GaPSC Clearance Certification
- GaPSC Paraprofessional Certification
Salary/Terms/Benefits:
- 182day work year;7.5 hours per day
- Salary: Grade 111B: Hourly (placement on salary schedule based on years or experience). Up to ten (10) years allowed. The stated salary range reflects the opportunity for pay over the course of the employee’s tenure. The top pay is not a potential starting salary.
- Excellent benefits package (including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employee assistance program); personal and sick leave; membership in State Retirement System.
BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17.59 to $19.11 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
Special Education > Special Education Assistant
- Bibb County School District
- Human Resources Department
- 484 Mulberry Street, Suite 501
- Macon, Georgia 31216
- Phone: 478-765-8560
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