Elementary School Paraprofessional

Elementary School Paraprofessional

Position:
Elementary School Paraprofessional Dames Ferry Elementary School Effective Date:  School Year to begin July 29, 2026

• Hold or be eligible for Georgia Paraprofessional Certification.
• Experience working with students, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefit for students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of childhood growth and development.
• Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise children.
• General knowledge of academic subjects relevant to position assignment.
• Computer proficiency and ability to work effectively in a learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between various learning environments.
• Knowledge of school safety and security procedures.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Aids teachers with instruction, classroom organization, management, and instructional strategies.
• Attends classroom sessions and redirects students who are off task and support students who need remediation or intervention.
• Works with small groups or individual students to practice skills, read, and ensure each student benefits from the assignment or task.
• Communicates proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues and conversation with parents.
• Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner.
• Assists during the standardized testing to support state and local processes and policies.
• Assists with daily lesson plan materials and make copies of materials for students.
• Support teachers with grading assignments and providing student feedback.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of students, addressing any safety concerns and promoting a healthy, supportive environment.
• Engages in professional learning opportunities.
• Requires prompt and regular attendance during regular business hours.
• Requires flexibility and a willingness to adapt to various tasks that may arise, ensuring the smooth operation of the organization.

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of qualified applicants is established. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on our application status.

Important Information All interested applicants are required to apply on our school system online application website, Recruitment and Hiring. To access our online application website, please click on "Employment Opportunities" on the Jones County School System's website.