Preschool Paraprofessional-40 hours a week

Mt. Paran Christian School, Inc. • Marietta, GA

4h

About The Position

The Paraprofessional is given the duty of aiding in the instruction of students on such a level as to allow them to obtain proficiency in their subject levels at a grade-appropriate level and assisting the classroom teacher in any way necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education preferred
• Georgia Teaching Certification preferred
• Classroom experience preferred
• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.
• The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
• Lifting and transporting boxes not exceeding 20 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods of time while instructing
• Excellent hearing abilities
• Ability to transport students from one area of a building/campus to another

Responsibilities

• Ministering to students compassionately and sincerely so they may continue to grow in their faith.
• Accepting the work at Mount Paran Christian School as a personal calling and identify themselves as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Teaching, as needed, subjects at an appropriate instructional level
• Aiding and assisting the classroom teacher in such a manner as to create a positive and constructive classroom environment
• Assuming the lead role of the classroom in the absence of the classroom teacher
• Assisting with transportation of students throughout the campus
• Promoting student engagement in order to assess and encourage progress
• Supporting and strengthening the learning capabilities of each student
• Monitoring and management of students’ behavior, including appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules
• Maintaining a professional demeanor in dealings with parents and students
• Attending and participating in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy
• Assuming responsibility for supervision of students in out-of-class settings, such as field trips or recess
• Showing support and high esteem for MPCS
• Complying with conditions as stated in employee contract and handbook
• Modeling appropriate Christian behavior in speech and actions
• Any other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time