Instruction Paraprofessional 2 - Elbert Shaw RYDC - Dalton, GA (NSC)

Job Summary
This is hourly paid work assisting teachers with curriculum planning, supervision of students, and teaching youth in a classroom setting. The role supports instruction by presenting and reinforcing learning concepts, preparing classroom materials, and providing student supervision.

Job Specific Duties

• Provide support to teachers to ensure a safe and engaging educational environment.
• Assist teachers in planning and preparing daily instructional activities.
• Help develop lesson outlines, plans, and curricula in assigned areas.
• Prepare teaching aids such as activity sheets, drawings, and classroom materials.
• Present subject matter to students under teacher guidance, using various methods (stories, discussions, role-play, etc.).
• Assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
• Perform clerical tasks such as preparing, typing, copying, and filing instructional materials.
• Operate and care for instructional equipment and materials.
• Monitor and manage student behavior in accordance with approved procedures.
• Participate in professional development activities as assigned.
• Follow all school district and DJJ policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum 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

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess two or more of the following:

• Experience working with at-risk youth in an educational setting.
• Associate’s degree.
• Experience as a teacher’s aide and/or office clerk.
• Paraprofessional Certification with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) or completion of a two-year degree.

Benefits Statement

Although this position is not benefits-eligible, the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) participates in the statewide Total Rewards initiative, which is designed to attract and retain employees by supporting a positive work environment, work/life balance, and overall job satisfaction.

Eligible full-time employees receive:

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

For more information, visit: DJJ Employee Benefits.

DJJ is also a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Additional Information

• This is an internal and external job announcement.
• This is an unclassified position.
• The selected applicant will be subject to reference and criminal background checks, as applicable.
• Please ensure all relevant job history and qualifications are clearly included on the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• All applications will be prescreened.

·        This is a part-time position (up to 29 hours per week) and is not eligible for benefits.

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.