Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant, Calhoun Falls

Position Type: Support Staff/Para Professional

Date Posted: 5/1/2026

Location: John C. Calhoun Elementary

Date Available: 07/01/2026

Closing Date: 05/08/2026 Position Purpose

- Under the direct supervision of the Principal and a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

- Assists and guides students to reinforce career and technical, as well as other skills.

- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.

- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

- Constructs, copies, distributes and uses educational materials as needed.

- Assists the teacher with parental contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal and teachers.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

- Travel between schools and central offices may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.

- Ability to report work orally or in writing to the supervisor as required.

- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

- Works in standard office and school building environments.

- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

- High School diploma or equivalent.

- Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of the Paraprofessional examination.

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt