Paraprofessional, ESOL

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 the individual’s assignment

• 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
• Generate and maintain 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
• Direct, if necessary, student assistants in assigned duties
• Maintain 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

Category:
Paraprofessional

Job Function:
Certified Support Staff

Department:
Riverwood High

• 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
• Generate and maintain 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
• Direct, if necessary, student assistants in assigned duties
• Maintain 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

High School Diploma or GED required

Must pass the GACE para assessment; in lieu of the GACE Assessment and 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

Must be able to obtain Georgia PSC Paraprofessional Certificate

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 both with students and adults
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility
• Technology proficiency (computers, AV, office equipment, etc) (Media Paras)
• Library organization and filing procedure…