Title I Parapro

COWETA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Grantville (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Coweta County School District is seeking a TITLE I PARAPROFESSIONAL at Glanton Elementary School to support teachers in implementing instructional programs and activities. You will assist with materials, group instruction, and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

The role requires paraprofessional certification or related education, plus experience working with children. Applicants may submit transcripts or GACE-related materials as applicable.

Qualifications

• Qualify for a Paraprofessional Certificate by meeting one of the requirements listed above.
• Submit an official transcript from your college, if applicable.
• If you are taking the GACE, submit a copy of your high school diploma to the provided email address.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned groups and individuals as directed by the teacher.
• Presents materials required for the teaching assignment within curriculum guidelines.
• Assists in creating a conducive learning environment and supports student needs.
• Prepares for groups and individuals and documents preparation.
• Provides teacher input for assessing student progress.
• Protects students, equipment, materials and facilities; follows safety rules.
• Maintains accurate records as required by policy.
• Supports administration in enforcing school policies and procedures.
• Assists with classroom management and behavior expectations.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in committees as required.
• Reproduces and distributes instructional materials for program implementation.

Skills

Organize groups

Oral and written communication

Adapt to changing conditions

Education

Associate degree or higher

90 college quarter hours

60 semester hours

GACE eligibility

Job description

Glanton Elementary School$14.57 an hour, 183 days, 7.5 hours a day

POSITION TITLE: TITLE I PARAPROFESSIONAL

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.