Job Summary:

Under general 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.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

·         Assists in presenting subject matter

·         Assists instructor/teacher in maintaining individual physical needs

·         Completes documentation of student progress

·         Distributes teaching materials

·         Keeps records of daily observations and information about activities

·         Observes and evaluates individual children

·         Operates duplication machines and other equipment as needed to produce or reproduce program related materials

·         Prepares lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations

·         Request and maintain assigned classroom supplies, materials and equipment

·         Sanitizes toys and play eq

·         Tutors and assists individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts

Entry Qualifications:

High School diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience working in an instructional/childcare setting; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Instruction Paraprofessional 1 (EDS010) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in developing, organizing and teaching classroom instruction.

2. Experience maintaining before and after test data and student records.

3. Experience in managing classroom instruction.

4. Experience providing literacy instructions as prescribed.

5. 2 years college or current Parapro Certificate and experience working with students.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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