Paraprofessional

Job Description

Available

Under close supervision, performs routine pupil contact duties in schools. Workers operate computer/laptop and multi-function printer, collate and staple materials, sort and file. Other assignments involve lunchroom and playground attendance duties, monitoring activities, tasks assigned by the teacher in support of classroom learning activities and assisting students as needed. Additionally, may assist with classroom management and other non-instructional duties. A paraprofessional is defined as a person who relates in role and function to a professional educator and who does a portion of the professional educator’s job or task under the supervision of said professional educator. The paraprofessional has some decision-making authority as limited and regulated by his or her relationship with the professional educator.

Primary Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conducts small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher.
2. Assists with the supervision of students
3. Check, reviews and/or grades student classwork, homework and tests; observes and reports on students’ performance including their progress, weaknesses, special needs, etc…
4. Assist with routine classroom record keeping
5. Assist with the preparation of materials for instruction (including copying and duplicating materials, constructing displays, setting up and operating audio/visual materials/equipment, etc…)
6. Observes child behavior and reports observations as necessary
7. Assist students with classwork; works with children in need of special attention on an individual basis as needed
8. Monitors student behavior in classroom, cafeteria, playground, etc… as necessary
9. Performs clerical tasks and duties as necessary
10. Ability to get things accomplished in a timely manner
11. Ability to manage conflict and deal effectively with problem situations
12. Must be a team player and work for the betterment of the students in the classroom
13. Willing to go the extra mile to assist in student learning
14. Ability to manage a broad range of responsibilities
15. Ability to learn new skills and abilities
16. Performs related duties as required or assigned by supervisors

Physical Demands:

Some positions require the ability to move wheelchairs and related equipment and to assist in the relocation of students. Bending, walking and lifting is required.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

1. Knowledge of child development and student learning
2. Some knowledge of teaching and instruction methods
3. Ability to use technology effectively
4. Ability to work with children by implementing lesson plans
5. Ability to instruct, give directions to, and provide guidance to children
6. Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with students, teachers, parents and school employees
7. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
8. Ability to work under close supervision
9. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
10. Clerical skills including the use of technology in performance of duties are desired
11. Good interpersonal skills
12. Good organizational skills
13. Dedicated to providing quality education to students
14. Ability to exhibit patience and calmness under pressure
15. Is aware of different learning strategies and is able to adapt them to maximize student learning opportunities
16. Attendance and punctuality are an essential function of the position

Education, Training, and Experience:

1. Completion of two (2) years of college (90 quarter or 60 semester hours) or pass the Paraprofessional GACE test is required; Associates degree is desired
2. Some experience working with children is desired

Benefits

1. Medical
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Life Insurance
5. Short Term Disability
6. Long Term Disability
7. Critical Illness
8. Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS)
9. Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE)
10. Association of American Educators (AAE)
11. AFLAC
12. ValuTeachers 403b
13. Sick Leave
14. Personal Leave
15. Annual Leave (12-Month Employees)
16. Bereavement

Cirrus Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.