Preschool Paraprofessional-40 hours a week

Reports To: Preschool Head

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Education preferred; Georgia Teaching Certification preferred; Classroom experience preferred. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Job Description: The Paraprofessional is given the duty of aiding in the instruction of students on such a level as to allow them to obtain proficiency in their subject levels at a grade-appropriate level and assisting the classroom teacher in any way necessary.

Physical Requirements: Lifting and transporting boxes not exceeding 20 pounds; ability to stand for long periods of time while instructing; excellent hearing abilities; ability to transport students from one area of a building/campus to another

Responsibilities: The Paraprofessional is responsible for the following:

· Ministering to students compassionately and sincerely so they may continue to grow in their faith.

· Accepting the work at Mount Paran Christian School as a personal calling and identify themselves as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

· Teaching, as needed, subjects at an appropriate instructional level

· Aiding and assisting the classroom teacher in such a manner as to create a positive and constructive classroom environment

· Assuming the lead role of the classroom in the absence of the classroom teacher

· Assisting with transportation of students throughout the campus

· Promoting student engagement in order to assess and encourage progress

· Supporting and strengthening the learning capabilities of each student

· Monitoring and management of students’ behavior, including appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules

· Maintaining a professional demeanor in dealings with parents and students

· Attending and participating in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy

· Assuming responsibility for supervision of students in out-of-class settings, such as field trips or recess

· Showing support and high esteem for MPCS

· Complying with conditions as stated in employee contract and handbook

· Modeling appropriate Christian behavior in speech and actions

· Any other duties as assigned