Paraprofessional bei Fannin County School District

Paraprofessional
FLSA- non exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eligibility for a Paraprofessional license issued by the Georgia PSC

• Ability to work with administrators, teachers, students, and parents

• Aptitude for the successful completion of tasks assigned

• Alternatives to the above qualifications, as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

JOB GOAL: The Paraprofessional supports certified teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, physical, and social-emotional needs of students  in the classroom (in-person) and community. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Basic knowledge of childhood growth and development. 

• Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching. 

• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise children. Work in the classroom with the teacher to give instruction to students.

• Collaborate with Academic Coach/Intervention Coordinator to provide students with assigned interventions.

•  Provides assistance to teachers with in-person instruction, classroom organization, management and instructional strategies. 

• Attends classroom sessions and redirects students who are off task and supports students who need remediation or intervention. 

• Works with small groups or individual students in-person to practice skills, read, and ensure each student benefits from the assignment or task.  

• Assists teachers with checking in on students that have not accessed classroom resources or completed assignments.  

• Communicates proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues and conversations with parents. 

• Assist the teacher in the preparation of supplies and materials needed to carry out lessons.

• Work cooperatively with all school personnel to enhance the overall quality of the school.

• Keep the teacher informed of all potential problems noted regarding instruction and discipline.

• Channel all school business through the school office.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Maintain license.

• Engage in activities that promote professional growth.

• Prompt and in person attendance 

• Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the Principal or designee.