Paraprofessional, PreKindergarten -MRES

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Pre-Kindergarten Paraprofessional shall report directly to the principal; however, the paraprofessional is under the daily supervision of their assigned teacher/s. The Pre-Kindergarten Paraprofessional must be able to perform tasks involving light/moderate lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling and must be able to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time. Vision, hearing and verbal communication are essential factors in performing required tasks, duties, and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree or two years (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) of college OR HS diploma/GED with successful completion of the Georgia Paraprofessional Assessment Certification Test.
• Valid Paraprofessional Certificate.
• Be able to work well with adults and students, and possess good communication skills.
• Be well organized and have good time management skills.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Is present at work every day, on time, and performs all duties as assigned effectively and efficiently.
• Is neat and professional in appearance befitting the job they provide the school system.
• Shall exhibit a professional attitude and demeanor at all times in dealing with the board, school administration, fellow employees, parents, students, and the public.
• Demonstrates appropriate communication skills as applicable for the job.
• Acts in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude towards the public and colleagues and exhibits the fundamentals of good public/customer service.
• Recognizes Cultural Diversity in dealing with students, parents, coworkers and the public.
• Complies with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material; adheres to chain of command.
• Participates in appropriate trainings, workshops and staff development activities and applies what is learned to the job; accepts new challenges in a professional manner.
• Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities; performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
• Exhibits time on task, a flexible, cooperative, progressive and hard working attitude and style.
• Takes direction readily in a cooperative manner from the lead teacher.
• Assist the lead teacher in maintaining orderly, neat and attractive atmosphere in the classroom.
• Provides adequate supervision of students at all times.
• Assumes a leadership role in the absence of the regularly-assigned teacher.
• Conducts small-group and individual instruction according to supervising teacher’s lesson plans.

• Assists in student data collection.
• Assists in routine record-keeping.
• Prepares instructional materials according to supervising teacher’s lesson plans.
• Locates, procures, operates and returns needed equipment.
• Assists in routine classroom housekeeping responsibilities.
• Be physically able to perform tasks involving light to heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling and must be able to walk and/or stand a minimum of six (6) hours with breaks.
• Assists in ordering/inventorying classroom equipment, materials and supplies.
• Demonstrates loyalty to the school, school system and administrators.
• Enhances the climate of the building and the morale of colleagues.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.