Kindergarten Paraprofessional

$23,910 - $33,252/Yr

Clayton County Public Schools - Jonesboro, GA

posted 9 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Jonesboro, GA
Educational Services

About the position

The Kindergarten Paraprofessional position at Clayton County Public Schools involves providing support to classroom teachers and assisting students in various educational settings. The role is essential for enhancing the learning experience of students, particularly those with unique needs, and requires collaboration with teachers to implement lesson plans and manage classroom activities.

Responsibilities

  • Provides support to selected students in resource, self-contained, regular classroom and/or in school suspension settings.
  • Conducts small group or individual classroom activities with students based on lesson plans developed by the teacher.
  • Provides language translation services as needed.
  • Assists with preparation of instructional materials, including copying, bulletin board construction, and grading work.
  • Performs special duties to meet the unique needs of specific student populations, such as lifting physically disabled students and providing toileting assistance.
  • Types and processes correspondence, reports, orders, and catalog cards.
  • Operates the computerized circulation system and maintains records.
  • Files catalog cards and assists in inventory of materials and equipment.
  • Assumes responsibility for the operation of the media center and supervises students in the absence of the media specialist.
  • Assists with routine record keeping and school-wide supervision, such as loading/unloading buses.

Requirements

  • Must hold an associate's degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution, or have completed two years of college coursework with a grade of 'C' or better, or have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment and hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Paraprofessional experience serving school-age children is desirable.
  • Bilingual or bicultural experience is required for certain positions.
  • Must hold or be eligible for a GaPSC-issued Paraprofessional License.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bilingual or bicultural experience is preferred for certain positions.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range of $23,910 - $33,252 per year.
  • Eligibility for a GaPSC-issued Paraprofessional License upon hire.
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