Gainesville City Schools
Paraprofessionals for Centennial Arts Academy for 2026-2027 School Year
Gainesville City Schools, Gainesville, Georgia, United States, 30501
Paraprofessionals for Centennial Arts Academy for 2026-2027 School Year
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Paraprofessionals for Centennial Arts Academy for 2026-2027 School Year
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Gainesville City Schools . 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:
(Not specified) Pay Grade:
(Not specified) Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Principal. Position Purpose
Assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. Free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to contribute to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development. Essential Job Functions
Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments. Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and keep students on task. Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridors, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas. Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision. Constructs, copies, distributes and uses educational materials as needed. Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education. Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc. Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed. Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities. Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs. Additional Duties
Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration as needed. Perform any other related duties as assigned. Equipment
Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers. Travel Requirements
Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Qualifications Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: High School diploma or equivalent AND GACE Paraprofessional Assessment OR 60 or more satisfactory college credit hours Prior experience working with special needs children desirable. Seniority Level
Entry level. Employment Type
Full-time. Job Function
Education and Training. Industries
Education Management. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Gainesville City Schools by 2x
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Apply for the
Paraprofessionals for Centennial Arts Academy for 2026-2027 School Year
role at
Gainesville City Schools . 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:
(Not specified) Pay Grade:
(Not specified) Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Principal. Position Purpose
Assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. Free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to contribute to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development. Essential Job Functions
Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments. Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and keep students on task. Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridors, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas. Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision. Constructs, copies, distributes and uses educational materials as needed. Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education. Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc. Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed. Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities. Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs. Additional Duties
Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration as needed. Perform any other related duties as assigned. Equipment
Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers. Travel Requirements
Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Qualifications Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: High School diploma or equivalent AND GACE Paraprofessional Assessment OR 60 or more satisfactory college credit hours Prior experience working with special needs children desirable. Seniority Level
Entry level. Employment Type
Full-time. Job Function
Education and Training. Industries
Education Management. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Gainesville City Schools by 2x
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