Kindergarten Paraprofessional

Fulton Schools • GA

72d

About The Position

Paraprofessionals may serve in a classroom or media center. Incumbents in the Paraprofessional position are responsible for providing assistance to students and staff as indicated in the duties below related to the individual’s assignment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must pass the GACE para assessment; in lieu of the GACE Assessment, have 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of a grade of C or better; hold an Associate's Degree or higher at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution is acceptable
• 0-1 year experience required
• Classroom experience and/or proven ability to work with children preferred
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions quickly and accurately
• Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with students and adults
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility
• Technology proficiency (computers, AV, office equipment, etc) for Media Paraprofessionals
• Library organization and filing procedure knowledge (ability to alphabetize to three letters and order numerically to the ten-thousandths place) for Media Paraprofessionals
• If working as a Paraprofessional in the Dual Immersion program, should exhibit proficiency in spoken and written language of instruction

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in the preparation of educational materials for students
• Works individually with students and/or in small groups to help reinforce learning objectives
• Assists with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, and grading quizzes as assigned
• Participates in lunchroom, recess, hall-monitoring, and bus duties
• Assists with preparing and maintaining bulletin boards and other learning centers areas for instruction
• Monitors student use of the library and assists students with instructional tasks
• Assists students and teachers in locating and using media/technology resources such as print/non-print materials, audiovisual/video materials, computerized information databases, computer-based learning programs and related media/technology equipment
• Assists with inventory of all media center materials, processing of new materials, preparation of displays, bulletin boards, exhibits and media productions
• Assists in circulation and collection of student mobile devices
• Generates and maintains reports on overdue and lost books, as well as fines associated with these materials
• Staffs circulation desk; Checks media center materials in and out to students and teachers using Destiny Library Manager Software
• Directs, if necessary, student assistants in assigned duties
• Maintains orderly and attractive arrangement of media center materials, equipment, and furnishings
• Participates in required additional training related to the Dual Immersion Model if applicable
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED