Paraprofessional (Title I) - Northside Middle

Houston County schools; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Paraprofessional to support classroom instruction and assist with student supervision. The ideal candidate will have relevant certification and strong communication skills, and must be able to perform various duties including assisting with student assessments and preparing instructional materials. This position requires reliability, customer service skills, and the ability to work in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Education level must comply with federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend job specific technical information.
• Must be able to facilitate the problem solving processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct whole group, small group or individual classroom activities.
• Assist with supervision of students.
• Help with all aspects of the daily routine.
• Follow direction of the supervising teacher.
• Assist with student assessment, grading, and data collection.
• Assist with routine record keeping.
• Prepare materials for instruction.
• Assist with classroom housekeeping.
• Support students with daily activities and school functions.
• Assist in ordering and inventorying classroom equipment and materials.
• Assist with school-wide supervision.
• Participate in Professional Learning.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Writing ability

Education

Certification as required by the Professional Standards Commission

Certification as required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Houston County Board of Education

Classified Positions

Job Title and Code

Paraprofessional

Job Code: 435

Department/Location

School __________

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to

Principal __________

Date: July 28, 2005

Summary and relationship to the curriculum

All classified positions will strengthen the delivery of instruction to support the District’s mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct whole group, small group or individual classroom activities in accordance with specific program requirements.
• Help with all aspects of the daily routine.
• Assist with supervision of students.
• Follow direction of the supervising teacher.
• Assist with student assessment, grading work and tests, and collecting data on student progress.
• Assist with routine record keeping.
• Assist with the preparation of materials for instruction.
• Assist with classroom housekeeping.
• Assist students with daily activities and school functions.
• Assist in ordering and inventorying classroom equipment and materials.
• Assist with school-wide supervision.
• Participate in Professional Learning.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Education level must be within accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Certificate or License Required: Certification as required by the Professional Standards Commission.
• Language Skills: Must have ability to read and comprehend job specific technical information, simple instructions, short correspondence, memos and position specific manuals. Must have ability to write correspondence and reports. Must have ability to effectively articulate and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Mathematical Skills: Must have ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions, and decimals. Must have ability to conduct position related data analysis. Must have ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Must be able to facilitate the problem solving processes. Must have ability to synthesize workable options from given facts, and assist in the development of workable solutions.
• Technical Ability: Must have considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office and other job specified technologies.
• Customer Service Skills: Must be able to interact effectively with colleagues, administrators, teachers, staff members, students using tactful yet effective skills. Must collaborate well with others and display a cooperative attitude. Must be service oriented and actively seek ways to assist others.

Professional Requirements

Must serve as a role model to students. Appropriate dress and grooming consistent with established standards required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and lift. Occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel. The employee must be able to exert or lift up to 50-75 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Frequent travel involves exposure to traffic and outdoor elements.

Travel to home sites, school sites, and other locations is required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently working in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Confidential Data Exposure

The nature of this position entails exposure to confidential data. Confidentiality must be held regarding financial and personal information.

Additional Requirement

Must be at work on time. Must meet attendance standards. Must conduct activities safely. Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling job duties.

Revision Date

10-11-05; 07-09-2024