Paraprofessional-Pre-K

Gordon County Schools

Red Bud Elementary School - Calhoun, Georgia This job is also posted in Gordon County Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5926581

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

The job of Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the achievement of class and individual student objectives by working with individual and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a classroom teacher in the supervision and instruction of students; preparing assigned classroom projects; and providing clerical support to teacher/s.

Administers tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.

Assists students, individually or in small groups, for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.

Assists in the implementation of instructional programs and lesson plans, under the supervision of a classroom teacher, for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.

Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

Guides students in independent study in a wide variety of ways (e.g. enrichment work, remedial work, listening to children, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student success.

Maintains classroom equipment, work area, students files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, cleaning work area, taking attendance, checking homework, grading papers, audio visual equipment, bulletin boards, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.

Monitors students in a wide variety of locations and situations (e.g. classroom, library, lunchroom, playground, field trips, hallways, to/from bus, etc.) for the purpose of identifying required assistance, reinforcing appropriate behavior and social skills, and ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.

Performs record keeping and general clerical functions (e.g. copying, prepare instructional material, correcting papers, recording attendance, taking and recording phone calls, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or in providing necessary records/materials.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Prepares documents as maybe required by teacher (e.g. memos, displays, etc.) for the purpose of providing written documentation and/or conveying information.

Minimum Qualifications:

Hold an associate's degree or higher in any subject; or

Have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. If eligibility is established through the assessment, the applicant must also hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Employment Terms:

8 hours/day

183 days/year

It is the policy of the Gordon County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required