Paraprofessional, Preschool

POSITION TITLE

Paraprofessional, Instructional

435A (Kinder), 435B (MS), 435C (HS), 435D (ES), 435E (Pre-K)

Leadership

181

Principal

NH0 (4,5,6,7 or
8)

Non-Exempt

Monthly

Works with students in completing educational activities under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

• Educational Level: Associate degree or higher in any subject from a GA PSC-accepted accredited institution; OR 2 years (60 semester hours) of college coursework above remedial level at a GA PSC-accepted accredited institution with a grade of “C” or better; OR high school diploma or GED equivalent and passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Certification/License
  
  Required:
  
  Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate which includes in-service training related to position.
• Experience: None.
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Routine physical activities required; able to lift maximum 60 pounds; demonstration of throwing, catching, kicking and striking; ability to get down on floor and up again; movement of mats and equipment expected.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Written and oral communication.

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Exhibits professionalism in all job‑related situations; follows professional ethics; presents a personal appearance that enhances the image of the school.
• Follows all county, state and federal policies and procedures.
• Conducts small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher.
• Assists with supervision of students.
• Assists with student assessment, grading work and test and collecting data on student progress.
• Assists with routine record keeping.
• Assists with the preparation of materials for instruction.
• Locates, operates, and returns equipment required for classroom activities.
• Assists with classroom housekeeping.
• Assists in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.
• Assists with school‑wide supervision, such as loading/unloading buses.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Entry level

Full-time

Education and Training

Primary and Secondary Education