prek paraprofessional - Dublin, GA, United States - Dublin City Schools

Description

Position Type:
Paraprofessional/Instructional

Date Posted:
4/24/2024

Location:
Irish Gifted Academy - Primary

Date Available:
07/26/2024PreK Paraprofessional
Irish Gifted Academy

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students

Additional Duties:

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed
• Perform any other related duties as assigned

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office and classroom equipment, such as personal computers and copiers

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel)
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to assist in personal hygiene needs of students when required

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• GAPSC paraprofessional certificate
• Successful completion of two years of college level coursework or passing of the GACE paraprofessional assessment
• Successful prior experience working with children under the age of 6 (preferred)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

190 day work calendar
Pay based on experience and college hours