Pre-K Classroom Assistant & Instruction Support

Richmond County School System; Hephzibah (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond County School System seeks a Pre-K Paraprofessional to assist the teacher in delivering instruction and supporting Student learning in a classroom setting.

The role requires a credential such as an associate degree or higher (or equivalent hours) and a Georgia paraprofessional certificate. Expect collaboration with staff, attendance at meetings, and adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• An associate degree or higher from an accredited college with GPA 2.5+ or at least a C average.
• 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours from an accredited college with GPA 2.5+ or at least a C average.
• High school diploma or equivalent with a passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Must maintain a valid Georgia certificate through professional learning or college coursework and possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in the classroom with instruction.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development.
• Work cooperatively with teachers, administrators, and school stakeholders.
• Assist with supervision of students and promote social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.
• Serve as the chief information source for substitutes to maintain program continuity.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical behavior regarding student information.
• Use proper grammar in all communications.
• Support learning for individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
• Operate classroom equipment and participate in school improvement activities.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Reading readiness

Writing readiness

Mathematics readiness

Typing/Emailing

Education

Associate degree or higher

60 semester hours

90 quarter hours

High school diploma with GACE paraprofessional

Job description

Richmond County School System seeks a Pre-K Paraprofessional to assist the teacher in delivering instruction and supporting Student learning in a classroom setting.

The role requires a credential such as an associate degree or higher (or equivalent hours) and a Georgia paraprofessional certificate. Expect collaboration with staff, attendance at meetings, and adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards.