Fulton County Schools
Paraprofessional, ESOL Instructional and Media
Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30339
Summary
Paraprofessionals may serve in a classroom or media center. Incumbents in the Paraprofessional position are responsible for providing assistance to students and staff as indicated in the duties below related the individual's assignment
Essential Duties
Instructional ParaprofessionalAssists the teacher in the preparation of educational materials for studentsWorks individually with students and/or in small groups to help reinforce learning objectivesAssists with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, and grading quizzes as assignedParticipates in lunchroom, recess, hall-monitoring, and bus dutiesAssists with preparing and maintaining bulletin boards and other learning centers areas for instruction
Media ParaprofessionalMonitors student use of the library and assists students with instructional tasksAssists students and teachers in locating and using media/technology resources such as print/non-print materials, audiovisual/video materials, computerized information databases, computer-based learning programs and related media/technology equipmentAssists with inventory of all media center materials, processing of new materials, preparation of displays, bulletin boards, exhibits and media productionsAssists in circulation and collection of student mobile devicesGenerate and maintain reports on overdue and lost books, as well as fines associated with these materialsStaffs circulation desk; Checks media center materials in and out to students and teachers using Destiny Library Manager Software Direct, if necessary, student assistants in assigned dutiesMaintain orderly and attractive arrangement of media center materials, equipment, and furnishingsParticipates in required additional training related to the Dual Immersion Model if applicablePerforms other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
High School Diploma or GED equivalentMust pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment with a minimum score of 250 within 1 year from Date of Hire in lieu of the GACE, two (2) years (60 semester hours) of college coursework above the remedial level with a grade of "C" or better at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution is acceptable
Certification/Licensure
Must be able to obtain Georgia PSC Paraprofessional Certificate within 1 year from Date of Hire;
Experience Qualifications
0-1 year experience required
Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesClassroom experience and/or proven ability to work with children preferredMust be able to follow written and oral instructions quickly and accuratelyMust be able to handle sensitive and confidential informationExcellent communication skills both written and verbal both with students and adultsExcellent organizational skills and flexibilityTechnology proficiency (computers, AV, office equipment, etc) (Media Paras)Library organization and filing procedure knowledge (ability to alphabetize to three letters and order numerically to the ten-thousandths place) (Media Paras)If working as a Paraprofessional in the Dual Immersion program, should exhibit proficiency in spoken and written language of instruction
Working ConditionsClassroom environment and/or Media Center
Physical DemandsAbility to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistanceAbility to push or pull a maximum of 50 poundsMay require lifting, bending kneeling, reaching, stooping or crouchingRequires ability to move and control an adult-sized wheelchairTypically sitting, standing, walking
Posting ID: 29392
It is the policy of the Fulton County School System 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. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135.
Paraprofessionals may serve in a classroom or media center. Incumbents in the Paraprofessional position are responsible for providing assistance to students and staff as indicated in the duties below related the individual's assignment
Essential Duties
Instructional ParaprofessionalAssists the teacher in the preparation of educational materials for studentsWorks individually with students and/or in small groups to help reinforce learning objectivesAssists with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, and grading quizzes as assignedParticipates in lunchroom, recess, hall-monitoring, and bus dutiesAssists with preparing and maintaining bulletin boards and other learning centers areas for instruction
Media ParaprofessionalMonitors student use of the library and assists students with instructional tasksAssists students and teachers in locating and using media/technology resources such as print/non-print materials, audiovisual/video materials, computerized information databases, computer-based learning programs and related media/technology equipmentAssists with inventory of all media center materials, processing of new materials, preparation of displays, bulletin boards, exhibits and media productionsAssists in circulation and collection of student mobile devicesGenerate and maintain reports on overdue and lost books, as well as fines associated with these materialsStaffs circulation desk; Checks media center materials in and out to students and teachers using Destiny Library Manager Software Direct, if necessary, student assistants in assigned dutiesMaintain orderly and attractive arrangement of media center materials, equipment, and furnishingsParticipates in required additional training related to the Dual Immersion Model if applicablePerforms other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
High School Diploma or GED equivalentMust pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment with a minimum score of 250 within 1 year from Date of Hire in lieu of the GACE, two (2) years (60 semester hours) of college coursework above the remedial level with a grade of "C" or better at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution is acceptable
Certification/Licensure
Must be able to obtain Georgia PSC Paraprofessional Certificate within 1 year from Date of Hire;
Experience Qualifications
0-1 year experience required
Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesClassroom experience and/or proven ability to work with children preferredMust be able to follow written and oral instructions quickly and accuratelyMust be able to handle sensitive and confidential informationExcellent communication skills both written and verbal both with students and adultsExcellent organizational skills and flexibilityTechnology proficiency (computers, AV, office equipment, etc) (Media Paras)Library organization and filing procedure knowledge (ability to alphabetize to three letters and order numerically to the ten-thousandths place) (Media Paras)If working as a Paraprofessional in the Dual Immersion program, should exhibit proficiency in spoken and written language of instruction
Working ConditionsClassroom environment and/or Media Center
Physical DemandsAbility to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistanceAbility to push or pull a maximum of 50 poundsMay require lifting, bending kneeling, reaching, stooping or crouchingRequires ability to move and control an adult-sized wheelchairTypically sitting, standing, walking
Posting ID: 29392
It is the policy of the Fulton County School System 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. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135.