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This is a continious recruitment posting for those interested in a Paraprofessional position for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Position Title: Paraprofessional
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Salary Schedule: PCSD Classified
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Department: School
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Job Code: 143501
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Reports To: Principal
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Work Schedule: 183 days/7.5 hr.
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Grade/Level: PARA
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FLSA: Non-Exempt
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Primary Function: Ability to learn and utilize routine methods and procedures to be followed in instructional settings. Ability to perform instructionally related activities by assisting a teacher or teachers in providing intensified learning experiences for students in assigned areas. Ability to perform special duties as required for meeting the unique needs of specific student populations, e.g., lifting physically disabled students.
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Working Conditions: Physical Demands:
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Classroom Environment
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Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
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Constant interruptions
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Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
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Seeing to read a variety of materials
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Sitting for extended periods of time
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Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials
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Lifting a student up to a weight of 40 pounds without assistance
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Perform a two-person lift for students over 40 pounds
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Qualifications:
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Education level must be in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines
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Certification as mandated by the Professional Standards Commission
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The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Functions:
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Provide support to students in resource, self-contained and/or regular classroom settings
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Assist with supervision of students
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Conduct small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher
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Assist with student assessment, grading work and tests, and collecting data on student progress
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Assist with routine recordkeeping
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Assist with preparation of materials for instruction, including copying of materials, construction of displays/bulletin boards, learning centers and manipulatives
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Locate, operate, and return needed equipment
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Assist with classroom housekeeping
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Assist in ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials
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Assist with school-wide supervision such as loading/unloading buses
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Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position
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Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, and punctual manner
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Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment
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Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities
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Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures
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Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies
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Performs other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee
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Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.
- It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
- Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
- The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.
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