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The individual in this position assists teachers with curriculum planning, supervision of students, and teaching children in a classroom setting; assists in presenting and reinforcing learning concepts.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides support to teachers to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment

• Assists teachers in planning and preparation for daily activities; aids instructional efforts of the teacher.

• Assists the teacher in preparing lesson outlines, plans, and curricula in assigned areas

• Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids for use in the classroom, including activity sheets, drawings, and similar handouts

• Presents subject matter to students, under the guidance of a teacher, utilizing a variety of methods including stories, discussions, and role playing

• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts

• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities, such as preparing, typing, copying and filing instructional materials

• Operate and care for instructional equipment and materials

• Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures

• Participate in professional growth activities

• Follow the communicated policies and procedures of the school district

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a school setting or related field

• Associate degree from an accredited institution in general education, sociology, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited

• Must hold or be eligible for a Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in an educational setting

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. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.