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Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice


OVERVIEW

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is a multi-faceted agency, led by Commissioner Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb, that serves the state’s justice-involved youth up to age 21. More than 3,400 DJJ employees work diligently to effect justice and shape the young lives in the agency’s care, so they can become contributing members of society. DJJ provides medical and mental health treatment, as well as specialized programs designed to equip the youth with the social, intellectual, and emotional tools they will need as adults. As Georgia’s 181st school district, DJJ offers youth the opportunity to earn a high school diploma from an educational system accredited by AdvancED.
OUR MISSION AND VISION

Mission: The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) transforms young lives by providing evidence-based rehabilitative treatment services and supervision, strengthening the well-being of youth and families, and fostering safe communities.

Vision: Offer youth hope and change- DJJ will lead the nation in preparing young people in its care to develop and sustain productive lives.



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Paraprofessional - Toddler Class

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Education
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Education, Georgia Department of - GADOE

Job Duties

 

Under broad supervision, assists instructor/teacher with providing education and/or training to students. Prepares instructional materials and maintains order and cleanliness in the learning environment. Plans and conducts child development activities. Monitors and supervises various classroom functions. May serve as lead worker. Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision. Prepares and maintains students' records. Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas. Assess students' educational and adjustment needs. Distributes teaching materials. Inventories, maintains, and orders supplies, tools, and equipment. Keeps records of daily observations and information about activities. Monitors and maintains discipline in the classroom. Plan, prepare, post, and implement developmentally appropriate activities. Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction and obtains or prepares instructional materials for classroom use. Sanitizes toys and play equipment. Tutors and assists individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts

Preferred Qualifications: preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

  • Experience working with young deaf/hard of hearing children in an educational setting.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills when working as part of a team
  • Applicants must exhibit the ability to communicate in American Sign Language during the interview, with the expectation of obtaining an American Sign Language Proficiency Instrument (ASLPI) rating of 3 or above within three years from the date of hire.
High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience working in an instructional/childcare setting OR Two years of experience required at the lower level Instruction Paraprofessional 2 (EDS011) or position equivalent.

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