Pre-K Paraprofessional

Job Title: Paraprofessional, Pre-K

Division:  Curriculum and Instruction

CPI Code:    434      

Salary Schedule:  Classified Grade 16

Eff Date:  TBD

FSLA: Non-Exempt

Reports to:  Principal

Supervises:  N/A

Work Days:  190 days

Qualifications:  

1. High School diploma or equivalent

2. Additional qualifications if required by Federal Legislation

Performance Duties & Responsibilities:

• To perform under the general supervision of the classroom teacher.

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

• Assist with supervision of students.

• Assist with student assessments and collecting data on student progress.

• Assist with routine record keeping.

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

• Locate, operate and return needed equipment.

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

• Assist with classroom housekeeping.

• Attend the required Office of School Readiness curriculum training.

• Assist students in toileting/hygiene when needed.

• Maintain paraprofessional certification and complete required professional learning hours.

• Any other duties assigned by the teacher and/or school administrators.

Other Functions: 

Daily attendance and punctuality are required to ensure the goals of the work unit are met.

Working Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: 

Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. Generally, the job requires constant physical demands:  65% walking/standing, 25% sitting and occasional heavy lifting/carrying.

Evaluation:   System evaluation completed by supervising teacher and/or Principal/Assistant Principal/Instructional Specialist.

The Troup County School System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.