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Paraprofessional Position

Atlanta Public Schools is looking for a self-motivated Paraprofessional to support teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students in the classroom and community. The Paraprofessional provides assistance to certified teachers with in-person instruction, organization, and management strategies. This position reports to the School Principal and will be assigned to be physically present in the school building location.

Minimum requirements include: certification, education, and work experience. Knowledge of childhood growth and development, training/instructional methods, supervision, academic subjects, computer proficiency, communication, flexibility, school safety, writing, and time management are essential.

Duties include assisting teachers with in-person instruction, classroom organization, management, and instructional strategies; attending classroom sessions; redirecting off-task students; working with small groups or individual students; checking in on students; communicating proactively with teachers; responding to emails and phone calls; assisting during standardized testing; preparing lesson plan materials; distributing food, supplies, materials, and equipment; supporting teachers with grading; monitoring students' movement;

assisting with classroom and cafeteria clean up; assisting with the transition of students; training volunteers; engaging in professional learning opportunities; and performing other duties as assigned.

Physical abilities and working conditions include vision, hearing, speech, upper body mobility, strength, environmental requirements, and mental requirements.

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Compensation includes a salary grade, a stipend, and a work year of 202 days plus 100 additional hours of professional learning.