Paraprofessional K-5

divh2Paraprofessional/h2pPurpose of the position: To assist the teacher in matters essential to the efficient and effective operation of the classroom./ppStrategic Goal Area I Student Achievement/pulliAssist the teacher/supervisor in meeting and instructing assigned classes in the location and at times designated/liliAssist the teacher/supervisor in developing and in maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district/liliAssist the teacher/supervisor in preparing for classes assigned/liliAssist the teacher/supervisor in using a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved/li/ulpStrategic Goal Area II Stakeholder Engagement and Loyalty/pulliCommunicate effectively with students, peers, administration, and teachers/liliExhibit pleasant behavior and project a positive image when dealing with students, peers, administration, and teachers/liliFollow and enforce regulations concerning student conduct, discipline, and attendance/liliAssist the teacher in maintaining a positive learning environment/liliAssist the teacher in maximizing instructional time/liliAssist the teacher in helping students take responsibility for behavior and learning/li/ulpStrategic Goal Area III Efficient and Effective Operational Processes/pulliAssist the teacher/supervisor in maintaining accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations/liliAssist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and school board policy/li/ulpStrategic Goal Area IV Continuous System and School Improvement/pulliAttend and participate in faculty meetings and other necessary events if required by the supervising teacher or the principal/liliProvide for his/her own professional growth through the staff development program provided by the system or other approved agency/liliPerform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time/li/ulpOther Expectations/pulliAdhere to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia/liliDemonstrate prompt and regular attendance/timeliness/liliComplete assignments and requirements on time and in compliance with directions/liliMaintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records and file reports promptly/liliMaintain confidentiality of information and records for students and staff/li/ulpJob Standards (Minimum qualifications needed to perform essential job functions):/pulliHigh School Diploma or GED/liliPossess and maintain a valid Paraprofessional Certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC)/liliSuch alternatives to the above as the board may find appropriate and acceptable/li/ulpJob Location (Place(s) where work is performed): Assigned school site/ppEquipment (Machines, devices, tools, etc, used in job performance): Current Technology/ppCritical Skills/Expertise (Marginal tasks performed by incumbent of this position):/pulliAbility to work with children/liliOrganizational skills/li/ulpFLSA: Non-Exempt/ppName of Evaluation Instrument for this job description: Job Performance Evaluation for Teacher Assistants/Paraprofessionals 05/08/2023/p/div