ISS Paraprofessional - Douglasville - Douglas County School System

Description

Position Type:
Support Staff
Date Posted:
1/6/2026
Location:
Fairplay Middle
Closing Date:
1/19/26 PRIMARY FUNCTION: To perform duties as an instructional assistant as assigned by the teacher and/or principal spending a maximum portion of the day working with In School Suspension students in providing academic instruction.
PAY GRADE: Paraprofessional Salary Schedule based Classified Salary Schedule Grade Days - $21,108.00 to $32, Salary Placement will be based on Douglas County Board of Education approved salary schedule and years of verified experience.
FLSA STATUS: Non- Exempt
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 188 Days (10 Months)
REPORTS TO: Principal
REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree: Hold an associate's degree or higher in any subject from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) accepted accredited institution; OR
• Coursework: Have completed two (2) years of college coursework (sixty semester hours) at a grade of 'C' or higher at a GaPSC accepted accredited institution; OR
• State Approved Assessment: 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.

Documents accepted to prove "highly qualified status" are:

• An official college or university transcript to verify completion of two years of college (60 semester hours/90 quarter hours towards a degree program), an Associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited and an aacceptable GaPSC institution. Transcript copies are not accepted.
• Or, may show proof of a passing score on the GACE Parapro assessment by providing a copy of their official ETS/Gace Parapro Assessment score report with the application.

Paraprofessionals employed by the Douglas County School System must be eligible for a valid State of Georgia Paraprofessional certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.
PROFICIENT SKILLS: Ability to work with In School Suspension students in academic areas.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma and proof of meeting the definition of "highly qualified" as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act. Documents accepted to prove "highly qualified status" are:

• An official college or university transcript to verify completion of two years of college (60 semester hours or an Associate's degree or higher degree) Transcript copies are not accepted
• Or, may show proof of a passing score on the Praxis Series Parapro Assessment or GACE Parapro assessment by providing a copy of their official ETS/Gace Parapro Assessment score report with the application

Paraprofessionals/ISS Facilitators employed by the Douglas County School System must be eligible for a valid State of Georgia Paraprofessional certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.
PROFICIENT SKILLS: Communication, instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners, student management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Works with students on instructional activities in ISS.
• Participates in training, in-service and learning opportunities.
• Displays a positive attitude and enjoys working with students.
• Works cooperatively with administrators.
• Works cooperatively with teacher(s).
• Works cooperatively with peers.
• Works cooperatively with students and parents.
• Completes activities and duties without direction or reminder.
• Maintains confidentiality of student/school information.
• Prepares materials for activities.
• Follows tasks through to completion.
• Completes tasks in the manner assigned within the timeframe designated.
• Records information accurately.
• Manages tasks in allotted time and avoids time wasters in and out of the classroom.
• Maintains and organizes work area.
• Follows safety and sanitation procedures with students.
• Appropriately operates equipment.
• Fairly and firmly enforces classroom rules set by teacher.
• Speaks in a positive tone of voice to all students and staff and encourages appropriate behavior of students.
• Treats others with respect and avoids gossip.
• Reacts positively when called upon to assume unassigned duties.
• Neat, clean and dresses appropriately.
• Accepts constructive criticism.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the administrator.