PART TIME Title I Parapro

COWETA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Coweta County School District seeks a Part-Time Title I Paraprofessional at Elm Street Elementary School in Newnan, GA. The role supports classroom teachers and assists with instructional programs, with duties including preparing materials, monitoring student behavior, and assisting in assessment activities.

The position requires paraprofessional certification or equivalent education (associates degree or higher, or required college hours) and involves working under teacher supervision in the

Qualifications

• Qualify for a Paraprofessional Certificate by meeting one of the listed requirements.
• Submit an official transcript if applicable.
• If taking the GACE, submit a copy of your high school diploma to [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned groups and individuals at designated locations and times.
• Present materials within curriculum guidelines under the direction of the teacher.
• Help implement programs to meet students' needs, interests, and abilities.
• Assist in creating a conducive learning environment.
• Prepare for groups or individuals and show evidence of preparation.
• Provide feedback on students' academic progress and behavior.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.

Skills

Group management

Oral & written communication

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree or higher

90 college quarter hours

60 semester hours

GACE paraprofessional assessment

Job description

POSITION TITLE:

PART TIME TITLE I PARAPROFESSIONAL

Elm Street Elementary School

$14.57 an hour

Job Description

• To provide competent support and assistance to the classroom teacher(s) in the full implementation of the instructional programs of the school.
• To perform such tasks as may be assigned by the teacher in support of the instructional program and activities of the class.

Major Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned groups and individuals at the designated locations and times as specified by the teacher.
• Presents materials required in the teaching assignment within the content limitations of the system curriculum guides and under the direction of the teacher.
• Helps the teacher implement programs of study that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Assist in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for groups and /or individuals assigned, and shows evidence of such preparation.
• Provides the teacher input for assessing the accomplishments of students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and /or rules governing student life and conduct.
• Helps the teacher enforce reasonable rules of classroom behavior and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Provides feedback to learners about their academic progress and behavior.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Reproduces, organizes, distributes, and collects instructional materials for the implementation of instructional programs.
• Complies with any reasonable oral or written directive of the teacher, the principal, or other appropriate administration or supervisor.

Required Education, Certification, Or Training

• Qualify for a Paraprofessional Certificate by meeting one of the following requirements:
• Hold an Associate Degree or higher, or
• 90 college quarter hours, or
• 60 semester hours, or
• Pass the assessment test for paraprofessionals (GACE).
• If applicable, submit an official transcript from your college.
• If you are taking the GACE, submit a copy of your high school diploma to [e-mail].

Required Skills

• The ability to organize, direct, and control small and large groups of children in a variety of activities and settings.
• Proficiency required in oral and written communication.
• The ability to adjust to changing conditions and situations.

Required Experience

Experience in working with and directing the activities of children, preferably in education.

The Coweta County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable.

The Coweta County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.