Summary

Paraprofessionals may serve in a classroom or media center. Incumbents in the Paraprofessional position are responsible for providing assistance to students and staff as indicated in the duties below related the individual's assignmentEssential Duties

Instructional Paraprofessional Assists the teacher in the preparation of educational materials for students

Works individually with students and/or in small groups to help reinforce learning objectives

Assists with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, and grading quizzes as assigned

Participates in lunchroom, recess, hall-monitoring, and bus duties

Assists with preparing and maintaining bulletin boards and other learning centers areas for instruction Media Paraprofessional Monitors student use of the library and assists students with instructional tasks

Assists students and teachers in locating and using media/technology resources such as print/non-print materials, audiovisual/video materials, computerized information databases, computer-based learning programs and related media/technology equipment

Assists with inventory of all media center materials, processing of new materials, preparation of displays, bulletin boards, exhibits and media productions

Assists in circulation and collection of student mobile devices

Generate and maintain reports on overdue and lost books, as well as fines associated with these materials

Staffs circulation desk; Checks media center materials in and out to students and teachers using Destiny Library Manager Software Direct, if necessary, student assistants in assigned duties

Maintain orderly and attractive arrangement of media center materials, equipment, and furnishings

Participates in required additional training related to the Dual Immersion Model if applicable

Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator Required Education

High School Diploma or GED requiredMust pass the GACE para assessment; in lieu of the GACE Assessment and have 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of a grade of C or better; hold an Associate's Degree or higher at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution is acceptableCertification/Licensure

Must be able to obtain Georgia PSC Paraprofessional CertificateExperience Qualifications

0-1 year experience requiredKnowledge/Skills/Abilities

Classroom experience and/or proven ability to work with children preferred

Must be able to follow written and oral instructions quickly and accurately

Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal both with students and adults

Excellent organizational skills and flexibility

Technology proficiency (computers, AV, office equipment, etc) (Media Paras)

Library organization and filing procedure knowledge (ability to alphabetize to three letters and order numerically to the ten-thousandths place) (Media Paras)

If working as a Paraprofessional in the Dual Immersion program, should exhibit proficiency in spoken and written language of instruction

Working Conditions

Classroom environment and/or Media Center

Physical Demands

Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance

Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds

May require lifting, bending kneeling, reaching, stooping or crouching

Requires ability to move and control an adult-sized wheelchair

Typically sitting, standing, walking