Substitute - Substitute (Paraprofessional)

License and Certification Qualifications

Satisfactory completion of GCPS Substitute Paraprofessional Training Program
Education Qualifications:

• or equivalent

Experience Qualifications

Experience in a licensed child care environment

Skills Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development
• Computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of office and media equipment
• Able to give and follow oral and written instructions in the English language

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and students by working with students individually or in small groups assessing performance, reinforcing instruction, motivating learning, assisting with classroom management, and other non-instructional work.
• Assist teachers in the supervision of learning activities circulating within the classroom and providing assistance and learning support to students.
• Provide instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforce skills introduced by the teacher.
• May utilize games, stories, or other constructive activities to enhance students learning skills.
• Assist teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students work.
• Aid in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom order.
• Reinforce rules of the school and classroom.
• Escort students as required.
• Implement de-escalation procedures specified in necessary training.
• Assist in the preparation of lesson plans and teacher preplanning sessions.
• Provide input and assistance in the development of classroom activities and learning tools.
• Aid in diagnosing student math and communication skills.
• Maintain progress of students learning skills.
• Document records of learning activities and diagnosis.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of instructional materials.
• Perform support tasks such as copying materials, laminating items, typing correspondence, and filing paperwork and documentation.
• Cook with classroom learning resources.
• Coordinate with media center staff for classroom learning resources.
• Setup equipment in classroom for teachers instructional objectives.
• Prepare instructional reports and complete required forms, schedules, and other data as required.
• Maintain attendance records and assign student seating.
• Learn assigned bus route(s).
• May be assigned monitoring duties such as hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and bus duty.
• Ensure appropriate student conduct during these periods.
• Escort students to designated activity areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time.
• The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk.
• The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties.