Paraprofessional

Position

• Paraprofessional
• Reports to:
• Principal
• Work
• Site: The Main Street Academy;
• College
• Park,
• GA
• FLSA
• Status: Salary Exempt;
• Benefits
• Eligible
• Job
• Summary: The Paraprofessional, as a member of the instructional team, works under the supervision of the classroom teacher and the Principal. This person primarily works in classroom, assisting the teacher in implementing instruction and related services.
• Such assistance may include: providing instructional assistance, guiding additional practice opportunities, re-teaching, and monitoring behavior. Certification Requirements
• All Georgia Paraprofessionals must hold a valid state license issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). Georgia educators who hold a valid professional certificate may serve as Paraprofessionals without holding a specific Paraprofessional license.
• An individual must be employed as a Paraprofessional in a Georgia local unit of administration (LUA) in order to qualify for a Paraprofessional license, which is valid for five years.

• In addition to employment, the applicant must meet one of the following qualifications:
• Hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution;
• Have completed 2 years (60 semester hours) of college coursework above the remedial level at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution
• Hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet Paraprofessional requirements as established by state and local mandates;
• Implement school and district policies and procedures;
• Establish and maintain solid working relations with colleagues;
• Participate in planning sessions with the learning team;
• Provide support and assistance to students;
• Demonstrate creativity, flexibility, and perseverance in dealing with challenging learning, behavioral, family, and classroom situations;
• Provide strategic instruction within the classroom for students who are in need of support learning core curriculum;
• Provide support and supervision of students as assigned (during transitions, in special classes, during lunch, etc.);
• Assist in the administration and scoring of assessments used to monitor individual progress;
• Assist with paperwork and clerical duties as needed.

Key Behavioral Competencies

• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively under the direction of others;
• Demonstrates a willingness to assume all responsibilities assigned which are appropriate for the position.
• Demonstrates initiative, always keeping in mind the best interest of the students and the program.
• Willingly cooperates and works collaboratively towards solutions that generally benefit all involved parties; works cooperatively with others to accomplish company objectives; promotes collaboration and partnerships.
• Gives credit and recognition to others who have contributed towards the team or group goals; respects different opinions, seeking them out to challenge thinking and enhance collaborative efforts
• Works collaboratively to creatively problem-solve with staff to meet students’ unique needs in a technology-based instructional learning environment

An Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of TMSA, Inc. to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.