Jasper County Charter System
Job Description
Job Description
Paraprofessional 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 or 100 quarter hours) of college coursework above the remedial level at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution with a grade of "C" or better; Hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. If you are interested in obtaining a Paraprofessional license, you must first seek employment with a Georgia school, which will require a criminal record check. Your certification application package will be submitted by your employer. Listed below are the required
documents/assessments
needed to complete your application package: Initial Certificate and License Application for Employed Educators Verification of Lawful Presence documentation (must be notarized) and copy of Identification is required GACE Educator Ethics Assessment Verification of meeting minimum education requirements. Official Transcripts from all
Colleges/Universities
attended. Transcripts must be emailed directly from the College/University Official High School transcript or a copy of High School Diploma GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, if not exempt by education (60 semester hours or 100 quarter hours with a grade "C" or better) Click here forGaPSC Paraprofessional Requirements Click here for GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Information
BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE: To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing a quality instructional program to continuously improve student achievement.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Effectively observes assigned work hours Follows the daily schedule as prescribed Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by the teacher Provides extra assistance to students with exceptionalities, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and/or mental disabilities, and 504 Plans Assists as directed by the supervising teacher in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP team Assists the teacher in preparing materials and equipment for direct instructional activity, including locating, copying, collating, distributing and/or grouping materials to support instructional activities planned by the teacher Assists identified students with transporting materials or supplies as needed Assists identified students with specific personal and physical needs Assists with bulletin boards and decorations for instructional purposes and for special events Supervises students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips Communicates clearly and positively with students and all stakeholders Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, class change and clothing routines Serves as a source of information and assists any substitute teacher assigned to the class Attends staff meetings, and serves on committees as required Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, Principal or his/her designee Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community Maintains a cooperative working relationship with Principal, supervising teacher, students, parents, staff and public Participates in professional learning activities which align with school improvement goals Demonstrates a positive attitude toward work assignment Prolonged periods of standing or sitting could be required Accepts responsibility for the work assigned and accepts constructive criticism Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
EDUCATION Must meet educational requirements as related to certification
Job Description
Paraprofessional 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 or 100 quarter hours) of college coursework above the remedial level at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution with a grade of "C" or better; Hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. If you are interested in obtaining a Paraprofessional license, you must first seek employment with a Georgia school, which will require a criminal record check. Your certification application package will be submitted by your employer. Listed below are the required
documents/assessments
needed to complete your application package: Initial Certificate and License Application for Employed Educators Verification of Lawful Presence documentation (must be notarized) and copy of Identification is required GACE Educator Ethics Assessment Verification of meeting minimum education requirements. Official Transcripts from all
Colleges/Universities
attended. Transcripts must be emailed directly from the College/University Official High School transcript or a copy of High School Diploma GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, if not exempt by education (60 semester hours or 100 quarter hours with a grade "C" or better) Click here forGaPSC Paraprofessional Requirements Click here for GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Information
BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE: To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing a quality instructional program to continuously improve student achievement.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Effectively observes assigned work hours Follows the daily schedule as prescribed Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by the teacher Provides extra assistance to students with exceptionalities, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and/or mental disabilities, and 504 Plans Assists as directed by the supervising teacher in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP team Assists the teacher in preparing materials and equipment for direct instructional activity, including locating, copying, collating, distributing and/or grouping materials to support instructional activities planned by the teacher Assists identified students with transporting materials or supplies as needed Assists identified students with specific personal and physical needs Assists with bulletin boards and decorations for instructional purposes and for special events Supervises students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips Communicates clearly and positively with students and all stakeholders Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, class change and clothing routines Serves as a source of information and assists any substitute teacher assigned to the class Attends staff meetings, and serves on committees as required Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, Principal or his/her designee Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community Maintains a cooperative working relationship with Principal, supervising teacher, students, parents, staff and public Participates in professional learning activities which align with school improvement goals Demonstrates a positive attitude toward work assignment Prolonged periods of standing or sitting could be required Accepts responsibility for the work assigned and accepts constructive criticism Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
EDUCATION Must meet educational requirements as related to certification