Substitute - Substitute; Paraprofessional

Position: Substitute - Substitute (Paraprofessional)
Position Type:

Substitutes/Substitute

Date Posted:

7/1/2026

Location:

Substitute Location

Date Available:

07/01/2026

Job Code:
Substitute - 004002 Standard

Hours:

10 Department:
Substitute - 101180 Empl Class: NA

Job Description:

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License and Certification

Qualifications:

* Satisfactory completion of GCPS Substitute Paraprofessional Training Program

Education

Qualifications:

* or equivalent

Experience

Qualifications:

* Experience in a licensed child care environment

Skills

Qualifications:

* Knowledge of child development

* Computer skills

* Strong interpersonal skills

* Knowledge of office and media equipment

* Ability to give and follow oral and written instructions in the English language

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist teachers and students by working with students individually or in small groups assessing performance, reinforcing instruction, motivating learning, assisting with classroom management, and other non-instructional work.

* Assist teachers in the supervision of learning activities circulating within the classroom and providing assistance and learning support to students.

* Provide instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforce skills introduced by the teacher.

* May utilize games, stories, or other constructive activities to enhance students' learning skills.

* Assist teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students' work.

* Assist in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom order.

* Reinforce rules of the school and classroom.

* Escort students as required.

* Implement de-escalation procedures specified in necessary training.

* Assist in the preparation of lesson plans and teacher preplanning sessions.

* Provide input and assistance in the development of classroom activities and learning tools.

* Assist in diagnosing student math and communication skills.

* Monitor students' progressive learning skills.

* Make teacher aware of students learning deficiencies.

* Document records of learning activities and diagnosis.

* Prepare or assist in the preparation of instructional materials.

* Perform support tasks such as copying materials, laminating items, typing correspondence, and filing paperwork and documentation.

* Coordinate with media center staff for classroom learning resources.

* Setup equipment in classroom for teacher's instructional objectives.

* Prepare instructional reports and complete required forms, schedules, and other data as required.

* Maintain attendance records and assign student seating.

* Learn assigned bus route(s).

* May be assigned monitoring duties such as hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and bus duty.

* Ensure appropriate student conduct during these periods.

* Escort students to designated activity areas.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.