What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESP Paraprofessional position at Dougherty County School System?
Position Type
Support Staff
Date Posted
7/28/2025
Location
Various Locations
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
July 28, 2025
POSITION: Paraprofessional
LOCATION: Various Locations
Job Summary
The paraprofessional will provide support to teachers and students in educational settings. The primary role is to assist teachers in delivering instruction and managing classroom activities to improve student achievement.
Qualifications
SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary and excellent benefits package in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position remains open to gather a pool of qualified applicants.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE.
THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY
The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.
The Dougherty County School System uses Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
About Us
The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 21 schools (13 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative middle/high school), four learning centers, and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by Cognisa. The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River, and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interest include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.
Important Note
This document provides descriptive information about the above Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.
Support Staff
Date Posted
7/28/2025
Location
Various Locations
Additional Information: Show/Hide
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
July 28, 2025
POSITION: Paraprofessional
LOCATION: Various Locations
Job Summary
The paraprofessional will provide support to teachers and students in educational settings. The primary role is to assist teachers in delivering instruction and managing classroom activities to improve student achievement.
Qualifications
- Sixty (60) college credit hours, Associates degree preferred;
- Experience working with sensitive information regarding students;
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.
- Ability to relate and motivate all students with respect to learning styles and involving positive interactions for the ongoing intellectual development of young minds;
- Ability to successfully integrate technology into the classroom while engaging students;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents and the community.
- Supports classroom teachers in delivering lessons by providing one-on-one or small group instruction to students;
- Reinforces learning concepts by working with students on assignments, projects or activities;
- Assists with the implementation of lesson plans and educational activities under the direction of the teacher;
- Provides support to students with special needs, including those with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or 504 plans;
- Assists in maintaining a positive and productive classroom environment by enforcing rules and expectations;
- Monitors student behavior and intervenes as necessary to address disruptions;
- Participates in training sessions, workshops, or professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary and excellent benefits package in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position remains open to gather a pool of qualified applicants.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE.
THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY
The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.
The Dougherty County School System uses Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
About Us
The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 21 schools (13 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative middle/high school), four learning centers, and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by Cognisa. The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River, and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interest include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.
Important Note
This document provides descriptive information about the above Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.