Instructional Paraprofessional (ISS)

Essential Duties

• Assists the teacher in the preparation of educational materials for students
• Works individually with students and/or in small groups to help reinforce learning objectives
• Assists with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, and grading quizzes as assigned
• Participates in lunchroom, recess, hall-monitoring, and bus duties
• Assists with preparing and maintaining bulletin boards and other learning centers areas for instruction
• Makes sure the library and its resources are accessible and organized for students and teachers
• Assists with inventory of all media center materials, processing of new materials, preparation of displays, bulletin boards, exhibits and media productions
• Assists in circulation and collection of student mobile devices
• Generates and maintains reports on overdue and lost books, as well as fines associated with these materials
• Staffs circulation desk; Checks media center materials in and out to students and teachers using Destiny Library Manager Software
• Directs, if necessary, student assistants in assigned duties
• Maintains orderly and attractive arrangement of media center materials, equipment, and furnishings
• Performs required additional training related to the Dual Immersion Model if applicable

Required Education

• A High School Diploma or GED
• Must pass the GACE para assessment; in lieu of the GACE Assessment and have 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of a grade of C or better; hold an Associate's Degree or higher at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution is acceptable

Experience Qualifications

• 0-1 year experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Classroom experience and/or proven ability to work with children preferred
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions quickly and accurately
• Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal both with students and adults
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility
• Technology 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-thousands place) (Media Paras)
• If working as a Paraprofessional in the Dual Immersion program, should exhibit proficiency in spoken and written language of instruction

Working Conditions

• Classroom environment and/or Media Center

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
• May require lifting, bending kneeling, reaching, stooping or crouching
• Requires ability to move and control an adult-sized wheelchair
• Typically sitting, standing, walking