Job Description & Responsibilities:
Position Summary Under the direct supervision of a certified teacher and the Principal or designee, assists with instructional and developmental support for Pre-K students to promote early learning, safety, and readiness skills in accordance with district expectations and applicable law.
Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: Qualifications Para “Rank I” – High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), required. Para “Rank” II – 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college credit above the remedial level from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution with grade of “C” or higher. Must maintain a Georgia Paraprofessional License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). Prior experience working with young children is preferred. Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation. Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators. Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work. Ability to be present at the physical worksite. Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 60 pounds. Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations. Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.
Contact:
Employer: Dougherty County School System
Location: Albany, GA
Link: https://www.applitrack.com/leecountysd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff