Kindergarten Paraprofessional

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:

• Certification:
  Current GA Paraprofessional Certificate; OR High School Diploma or equivalent GED AND passed GA paraprofessional assessment; OR Associate's degree or completed 2 years of study at an institution of higher education.
• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent GED required.
• Work Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of experience with children preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & 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 an in-person 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 in-person learning environments.
• Knowledge of school safety & security procedures.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Essential Duties:

• Provides assistance to teachers with in-person instruction, classroom organization, management and instructional strategies.
• Attends classroom sessions and redirects students who are off task and supports students who need remediation or intervention.
• Works with small groups or individual students in-person to practice skills, read, and ensure each student benefits from the assignment or task.
• Assists teachers with checking in on students that have not accessed classroom resources or completed assignments.
• Communicates proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues and conversations with parents.
• Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner.
• Assists during standardized testing to support state and local processes and policies.
• Assists with preparation of daily lesson plan materials and makes copies of materials for students (print or electronic).
• Assists with distribution of food, supplies, materials and equipment, including technology.
• Supports teachers with grading assignments and providing students with feedback.
• When in a school-based learning environment, monitors students' movement throughout the building to other classrooms, learning areas and cafeteria.
• Assists students with classroom and cafeteria clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment.
• Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
• Assists with training volunteers in-person.
• Engages in professional learning opportunities in-person.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

Physical Abilities &

Working Conditions:

• Vision:
  Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Hearing:
  Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
• Speech:
  Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
• Upper Body Mobility:
  Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
• Strength:
  Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects…