GAINESVILLE CITY SCHOOLS PRE-K PARAPROFESSIONAL Position Description The Gainesville City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. WORK LOCATION: School Based FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Principal WORK CALENDAR: 190 Days SALARY SCHEDULE: APPROVED (Board): PAY GRADE: REVISED: April 2020 SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Principal. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS NO. DUTIES 1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance. 2. Attends in-service activities as required/needed. 3. Conducts small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher. 4. Assists the teacher with supervision of students, which may include lifting of students. 5. Assists the teacher with student assessment, grading work and tests, and collecting data on student progress. 6. Assists the teacher with routine record keeping. 7. Assists the teacher with the preparation of materials for instruction (including the copying/ duplicating of materials, construction of displays/bulletin boards, learning centers and manipulatives). 8. Locates, operates and returns needed equipment. 9. Assists the teacher with classroom housekeeping. 10. Assists the teacher in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials. 11. Assists the teacher with school-wide supervision, such as loading/unloading buses. 12. Assists the teacher with medical procedures for students. 13. Maintains student confidentiality. 14. Works well with administrators, teachers and staff. 15. Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED Must be certified and highly qualified by passing the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment or have 60 semester hours of college coursework or hold an Associate (or higher) degree. Communication skills PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Routine physical activities associated with typical office setting. Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling and repetitive fine motor activities. Vision, hearing and verbal communications are essential functions of this position. REQUIRED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. The incumbent will adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission's Code of Ethics for Educators, all Gainesville City Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance criteria. Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all employees.
GAINESVILLE CITY SCHOOLS SPED PARAPROFESSIONAL Position Description The Gainesville City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national…