Elementary Paraprofessional

Position/Title:  Paraprofessional 

Reports To:  Classroom Teacher/Principal 

Primary Function:  The paraprofessional is a support staff position working under the supervision of the classroom teacher( s ). The paraprofessional has some decision making authority limited and regulated by board policy and state law. 

Qualifications:  

Meet one of the following requirements:
1. Hold an associate's degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.
2. Have completed two (2) years of college coursework (sixty [60] semester hours) above the remedial level with a grade of "C" or better at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.
3. Have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment and hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

*Applicants will be asked to provide a transcript or copy of the high school diploma for licensure.  If candidiate attended college, a college transcript will  be need for licensure instead of the high school diploma. *

Experience with children 

Good judgment skills 

Good childcare skills 

Skills in student management 

Skills in organization 

Duties: 

• Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance and performs all duties as assigned effectively and efficiently.

• Shall exhibit a professional attitude and demeanor at all times in dealing with the board, school administration, fellow employees, parents, students and the public.

• Conduct small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher.

• Assist with supervision of students.

• Assist with student assessment, grading work and tests, and collecting data on student progress.

• Participate in class field trips.

• Assist with routine record keeping.

• Assist with the preparation of materials for instruction (including copying/duplication of materials, construction of displays/bulletin boards, learning centers and manipulatives).

• Locate, operate and return needed equipment.

•  Assist with classroom housekeeping.

• Assist in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.

• Assist with school wide supervision, such as cafeteria monitoring and loading/unloading buses.

• Perform other duties as assigned.