Job Summary:

The individual in this position assists teachers with curriculum planning, supervision of students, and teaching children in a classroom setting; assists in presenting and reinforcing learning concepts.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides support to teachers to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment

• Assists teachers in planning and preparation for daily activities; aids instructional efforts of the teacher.

• Assists the teacher in preparing lesson outlines, plans, and curricula in assigned areas

• Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids for use in the classroom, including activity sheets, drawings, and similar handouts

• Presents subject matter to students, under the guidance of a teacher, utilizing a variety of methods including stories, discussions, and role playing

• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts

• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities, such as preparing, typing, copying and filing instructional materials

• Operate and care for instructional equipment and materials

• Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures

• Participate in professional growth activities

• Follow the communicated policies and procedures of the school district

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited institution in general education, sociology, or related field, Required

• Must hold or be eligible for a Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a school setting or related field – Required

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures

• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures

• Ability to provide activities for students that encourage healthy growth

• Child supervision skills

• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for students

• Skill in preparing instructional aids and plans

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess two or more of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in an educational setting – Preferred

• Successful experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified - Preferred

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