General Education Paraprofessional (Gen. Ed., ESE-IRR, MID, AUT GC, VI, HI)

ParaprofessionalAn ESS paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher to provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth. The paraprofessional job responsibilities range from supplementing regular classroom curriculum to helping individual students.Paraprofessionals are also known as school aides, teacher assistants, instructional aides, one-to-one aides, and personal care assistants.ResponsibilitiesLead students in small group exercises to reinforce instruction and co-teach lesson components as assigned by the teacher.Monitor and supervise students and provide academic, emotional, and physical support as necessary.Assist with preparation of materials for instruction, including the copying/duplicating of materials, construction of display/bulletin boards, learning centers, and manipulatives.Perform necessary clerical tasks as required.Check students in every morning.Collect any parent communication and distribute as directed.Collect and organize any money that is sent in for ice cream, fundraisers, pictures, etc. and send to the school bookkeeper or as directed.Participate in lesson planning sessions and communicate with parents and school officials as directed and required.Maintain the integrity of confidential information related to students and staff.Consistently maintain and provide exceptional customer service and professional practices.Perform other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications & Essential DutiesPara 1 - minimum of a High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), required.Para 2 - minimum of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college credit above the remedial level from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution with the grade of "C" or higher.Georgia Paraprofessional License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).Possess and exhibit the ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.Possess and exhibit exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.Abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work. Must be able to be present at the physical worksite.Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.Ability to perform routine physical activities such as bending, lifting, and pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communication skills are essential factors in performing essential tasks.Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.For frequently asked questions, click here Privacy InformationWhen you apply for a position with ESS, we collect personal information such as:Contact details (name, email, phone, address)Application materials (resume, work history, education, references)Information you choose to provide during the hiring process (interviews, assessments, background checks, as permitted by law)We use this information to:Evaluate your candidacy and qualificationsConduct interviews and background checksManage our recruitment and hiring processesComply with applicable legal obligationsWe do not sell or share applicant personal information. 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Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day. We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development. ESS Diversity StatementESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide. ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.