PARAPROFESSIONAL

Position Type:
Paraprofessional/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
1/22/2024

Location:
Crisp County Pre-K

Date Available:
02/13/2024
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Site: PreK School
Position Title: Paraprofessional
Reports To: Principal
Primary Function:
Assist Lead Teacher in engaging learning activities for 4-5 year old as directed and monitored by Bright From the Start for lottery funded Pre-K program
Requirements:
Educational Level: Appropriate 2 yr. degree (60 semester hours) or posting a passing score on the Paraprofessional Licensing Test and minimum of GED.
Certification/Licensing: Valid Paraprofessional or Aide License.
Personal Skills: Pleasant personality, cooperative attitude, physical skills, and stamina to perform essential duties.
Salary: Approved 2023-2024 BFTS salary ($13.28/hr) 190 work days

1.Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance.
2.Demonstrates appropriate communication skills as applicable for the job.
3.Acts in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude towards the public and colleagues and exhibits the fundamentals of good public/customer service.
4.Complies with system Cultural Diversity Guidelines in dealing with students, parents, coworkers and the public.
5.Complies with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.
6.Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material; adheres to chain of command.
7.Maintains a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities.
8.Participates in appropriate training, workshops and staff development activities and applies what is learned to the job; accepts new challenges in a professional manner.
9.Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities; performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
10.Exhibits time on task, a flexible, cooperative, progressive and hard working attitude and style. Limits personal business and phone calls during work hours.
11.Takes direction readily in a cooperative manner from the supervisor.
12.Provides adequate supervision of students at all times.
13.Disciplines students with fairness and equity.
14.Assists classroom teacher in planning and implementing technology enriched activities.
15.Assists in student assessment and record keeping. Prepares reports as needed.
16.Performs routine maintenance of equipment. Maintains records of computer maintenance.
17.Facilitates troubleshooting and repair of equipment including communicating needs with appropriate personnel.
18. Promotes responsible use of materials and equipment.
19. Handles ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.
20. Reviews software for computer lab curriculum.
21. Adheres to and promotes copyright laws and system Acceptable Use Policy.
22. Demonstrates loyalty to the school, school system and administrators.
23. Enhances the climate of the building and the morale of colleagues.
24. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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