Instructional Paraprofessional for Migrant Students

 

JOB TITLE:                 Instructional Paraprofessional for Migrant Students - Tattnall County High School

Requirements: 

1. Must have 2 years of College course work completed OR Associates Degree OR passed the Paraprofessional GACE Test

2. Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

3. Possess good interpersonal skills

4. Exhibit motivation and self-direction

5. Bilingual/bicultural skills preferred

6. Experience in education or human services preferred

Effective:  2023-2024 school year

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff            

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse groups

• Ability to lift a student up to a weight of 60 pounds without assistance

• Ability to demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations and must be able to withhold confidential information

• Ability to respond to changing situations in the workplace and exhibit flexibility

• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines and adapt to changing work priorities

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with frequent interruptions

• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and parents/guardians 

REPORTS TO: Under the general supervision of the principal or program director and under the specific supervision of the classroom teacher

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:                                   

• Monitors students’ progress

• Administers tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting student needs in the classroom

• Supports student(s) with emotional or behavioral concerns and assists in developing appropriate social skills

• Supports, implements and/or reinforces whole group teacher-developed instruction in the resource, self-contained and/or regular classroom settings

• Monitors students and redirects off-task students

• Provides individual assistance to students when needed

• Tutors individual and/or small groups of students

• Prepares student-specific materials and adapts as necessary

• Supports implementation of accommodations, including acceleration or remediation of instruction

• Assists the classroom teacher with record keeping and data collection

• Exhibits patience and kindness toward students

• Models appropriate communication skills for students

• Treats students and adults with respect

• Disciplines students with fairness and equity

• Assists in supervising and monitoring students to maintain orderly conduct and safety

• Assists students with toileting, feeding, and/or other physical care or health care, as needed

• Participates in team meetings when requested

• Maintains a professional attitude and works cooperatively with others. Remains professional; refrains from gossiping with or about other staff members, students, or parents.

• Participates in on-going training activities and professional learning to maintain Paraprofessional certificate

• Demonstrates initiative in learning new tasks

• Maintains confidentiality at all times

• Assumes a lead role with the substitute teacher when the classroom teacher is absent

• Displays a loyal commitment to the school system and contributes toward upholding the educational philosophy of the school

• Complies with all local, state, and federal regulations and policies

• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, classroom teacher or other designeePrimary Location

Tattnall County High SchoolSalary RangePer YearShift TypeFull-Time

Job Contact Information Name Lakisha Bobbitt Title Principal Phone 912-557-4374

Email lbobbitt@tattnall.k12.ga.us