Instructional Paraprofessional Specialist

About the Employer

Job Title - Paraprofessional, MG Instructional (435b) [181] -

Job Description - Position Title: Paraprofessional, Instructional -

Job Code - 435a (Kinder), 435b (MS), 435c (HS), 435d (ES), 435e (Pre-K) -

Division - Leadership -

Salary Schedule - Paraprofessional -

Department - Leadership -

Workdays - 181 -

Reports To - Principal -

Pay Grade - NH0 (4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) -

FLSA - Non-exempt -

Pay Frequency - Monthly -

Primary Function - Works with students in completing educational activities under the supervision of the classroom teacher. -

Requirements -

1. - Educational Level: Hold an Associate Degree or Higher in Any Subject from a GACSC-Accepted Accredited Institution; Or Have Completed 2 Years (60 Semester Hours) of College Coursework Above the Remedial Level at a GACSC-Accepted Accredited Institution with a Grade of C- or Better. Or Hold a Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent and Have Passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. -

2. - Certification/License Required: Must Maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate Which Includes In-Service Training Related to Position. -

3. - Experience: None -

4. - Physical Activities: Routine Physical Activities Required to Fulfill Job Responsibilities; Able to Lift Maximum 60 Pounds; PE Paraprofessionals Only - Lessons Frequently Include Demonstrating Throwing, Catching, Kicking and Striking; Ability to Get Down on the Floor and Up Again is Frequently Required to Assist Students; Some Movement of Mats and Equipment is Expected. -

5. - Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and Oral Communication -

Essential Duties -

1. - Demonstrates Prompt and Regular Attendance. -

2. - Exhibits Professionalism in All Job-Related Situations; Follows Professional Ethics in All Work-Related Activities; Presents a Personal Appearance Which Enhances the Image of the School. -

3. - Follows All County, State and Federal Policies and Procedures. -

4. - Conducts Small Group or Individual Classroom Activities Based on Lesson Plans Developed by the Teacher. -

5. - Assists with Supervision of Students. -

6. - Assists with Student Assessment, Grading Work and Test, and Collecting Data on Student Progress. -

7. - Assists with Routine Record Keeping. -

8. - Assists with the Preparation of Materials for Instruction. -

9. - Locates, Operates, and Returns Equipment Required for Classroom Activities. -

10. - Assists with Classroom Housekeeping. -

11. - Assists in the Ordering and Inventory of Classroom Equipment and Materials. -

12. - Assists with School-Wide Supervision, Such as Loading/Unloading Buses. -

13. - Performs Other Duties as Assigned by Appropriate Administrator.